yemen Archives

Facebook blocks article on Yemeni crisis over photo of starving child

Facebook has since called it a mistake.

On Dec 17, 2018 by Samira Sadeque

IRL

No intelligence gained on Trump’s disastrous Yemen raid, senior officials say

Trump, however, appears to have washed his hands of the situation.

On Feb 28, 2017 by David Gilmour

Tech

Yemeni man continues fight for the truth about U.S. drone strike that killed his family

'We need to know the names.'

On Apr 21, 2016 by Lauren Walker

Tech

John Oliver goes after America’s drone program

Drones are the "third most annoying thing in the sky after mosquitoes and plastic bags caught in the breeze."

On Sep 29, 2014 by Audra Schroeder

Streaming

A brave young girl talks about escaping an arranged marriage—twice

"I have managed to solve my problem," she says, "but some innocent children can't … and they might die, commit suicide, or do whatever comes to mind."

On Jul 22, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

IRL

Dronestagram: Instagramming towns targeted by drone strikes

Designer James Bridle's project brings attention to the Afghan and Yemeni towns being hit by U.S. and U.K. drones.

On Nov 12, 2012 by Curt Hopkins

IRL

Pakistan blocks YouTube over controversial anti-Islamic video

Citing "indecent material," the country is denying access to YouTube after the Google-owned company refused to remove a controversial video that sparked protests across the Muslim world.

On Sep 17, 2012 by Kevin Morris

IRL

Sweden wins the Internet

The United States takes second, and Yemen languishes in 61st.

On Sep 6, 2012 by Kevin Collier

IRL

7 best answers from David Copperfield, Mathew Lillard, and more

The best answers from the last week's Reddit interviews are just a click away.

On Jun 5, 2012 by Kevin Collier

Internet Culture

Thursday’s Reddit Digest—”Community” star Gillian Jacobs double dips

A grandma gets a subpoena for pirating porn, the Game Theory of Batman, and why lightning bolts aren't straight.

On Mar 15, 2012 by Kevin Morris

Streaming