The US secretly pays compensation to the families of civilians killed by US drone attacks in Yemen.

Paying compensation for killings is considered appropriate in Yemen, so the US should do this openly and win respect. What is wrong is the refusal to admit that US attacks kill civilians.

A Paraguayan writer faces imprisonment for supposed plagiarism.

Plagiarism is a form of dishonesty, so it is generally wrong; but except in cases where it has been the basis for fraud, it should not be a crime.

Unidentified drone aircraft are flying around the US and often come close to airliners.

Sooner or later there will be a collision.

NATO says Russian tanks are invading Ukraine. Russia denies this, but that denial is worthless. Unfortunately, we can't assume NATO is telling the truth either. If it is true, they should appear in fighting soon enough.

US employers are denying workers their rights by contracts that impose arbitration.