{{The US has defended its drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan, saying it takes “extraordinary care” to ensure they comply with international law.}}<\/p>\n
The unmanned raids targeting terror suspects were a “course of action least likely to result in the loss of innocent life”, the White House said.<\/p>\n
It follows allegations by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International of the unlawful killing of civilians.<\/p>\n
Pakistan’s PM on Tuesday urged the US to end drone attacks in his country.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the start of a visit to the US, Nawaz Sharif said the attacks violated his country’s sovereignty. <\/p>\n
He added that the raids were a “major irritant” in relations with Washington.<\/p>\n
Drone warfare has become common in the US pursuit of al-Qaeda and the Taliban.<\/p>\n
Few details are known about these covert operations, which are directed remotely from control rooms, often on other continents.<\/p>\n
More on: BBC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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