Ahmed Ressam, mastermind of foiled LAX plot, gave up valuable details about al-Qaida without harsh interrogation

By David Heath

Fresh debate about interrogation tactics after bin Laden’s killing raises profile of foiled LAX bomber

U.S. treatment of detainees deplored

By Michael Bilton

Critics denounce 'waterboarding' and other interrogation techniques banned by Geneva Conventions

Excerpts from this story referencing "Torture":

"… Pentagon redefined what constituted Torture. Under the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, Torture is …"

Too close to the edge on torture

By The Center for Public Integrity

In 2008 top officials of the DOJ and White House defended interrogation policies against a torrent of congressional questions about torture
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Secret US detention program had many foreign collaborators

By Douglas Birch

A new report details the involvement of dozens of countries in rough treatment, without accountability

Excerpts from this story referencing "Torture":

"… ollowing the death of the Libyan strongman. The release of “Globalizing Torture: CIA Secret Detention and Extraordinary Rendition,” drew wide attention …"