These statues have miraculously survived looting, survived the intense heat and cold, and survived over three decades of continuous war.

CNN: Ancient site needs saving not destroying

Allowing for a six-hour flight from Germany, this means that two or three aircraft can maintain continuous coverage of the war zone.

ECONOMIST: Unmanned aircraft

Five weeks of continuous bombing during the Gulf war destroyed fewer weapons than the inspectors have since.

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