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US soldier guilty of Iraq murder
BBC News, UK Last week another US soldier, Sgt Michael Leahy Jr, was found guilty of the murder of four Iraqi detainees who were shot and their bodies dumped in a canal. The US has about 142000 military personnel stationed in Iraq, but President Barack Obama has … Soldier guilty of murder in Iraqi detainee killing The Associated Press Soldier guilty of killing detainee Honolulu Advertiser OK soldier guilty of murder kjrh.com WREX-TV - Hays Daily News all 212 news articles |
Archive for February, 2009
US soldier guilty of Iraq murder – BBC News
February 28, 2009
Mom: Deployment leaves no one to care for kids – The Associated Press
February 28, 2009
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Mom: Deployment leaves no one to care for kids
The Associated Press Soldiers can appeal, and some have won permission to remain in civilian life. Pagan filed several appeals, arguing that because her husband travels for business, no one else can take care of her kids. All were rejected, leaving Pagan with what she says … Local mother torn between duty and family WBTV all 244 news articles |
Veteran mental care 'a disgrace' – BBC News
February 28, 2009
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Veteran mental care 'a disgrace'
BBC News, UK … provided "first-class" treatment but ex-soldiers were forced to wait on the NHS. The MoD said a "huge amount of work" was being done on mental illness. L/Cpl Beharry, who was given the VC for twice leading comrades to safety during attacks in Iraq, … Iraq hero goes on the warpath Independent Veteran brands mental care for soldiers "disgraceful" InTheNews.co.uk British war hero says veteran care is a disgrace Forbes Independent all 130 news articles |
US sets firm date for Iraq pullout – Globe and Mail
February 28, 2009
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US sets firm date for Iraq pullout
Globe and Mail, Canada Mr. Obama's grand military strategy is to shift soldiers from Iraq, where violence has subsided following an escalation of US troops in 2007, to Afghanistan, where the Taliban has made a comeback after being toppled from power in 2001. … Video: Troops React to Obama's Iraq Pullout Plan AssociatedPress Obama sets date for end of US combat in Iraq FayObserver.com Veterans' Group Says Leaving 50000 Troops to Control Iraq Is No … Common Dreams (press release) TIME - Independent all 6,386 news articles |
Guard members may have been exposed to toxin – Boston Globe
February 28, 2009
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Guard members may have been exposed to toxin
Boston Globe, United States The Pentagon and KBR were aware in 2003 that the chemical was piled around the looted facility, and took blood samples from some soldiers and civilians in Iraq to try to determine their level of exposure. But six years later, little effort has been … |
Three Questions About What We Accomplished In Iraq – FOXNews
February 28, 2009
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Three Questions About What We Accomplished In Iraq
FOXNews I saw soldiers walk away from situations when others might have let their anger chart incomprehensible actions. I saw soldiers get spit on for the actions of insurgents but walk away with their dignity because it was the right thing to do. … |
Obama Admin Will Allow Media To Exploit Fallen Soldiers – Blogcritics.org
February 28, 2009
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Obama Admin Will Allow Media To Exploit Fallen Soldiers
Blogcritics.org, OH He had served two 15 month tours in Iraq and another 12 months in Afghanistan. Upon his return a few months ago, he had put in his papers for retirement which would have been effective sometime this summer. Nevertheless, he was redeployed with his unit … Video: Pentagon Reverses Coffin Photo Ban AssociatedPress Ready to see photos of US soldiers' coffins returning home? San Francisco Chronicle Pentagon Reverses Policy on Fallen Soldier Photos Fox44 News Minneapolis Star Tribune - New York Daily News all 851 news articles |
Veteran mental care 'a disgrace' – BBC News
February 28, 2009
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Veteran mental care 'a disgrace'
BBC News, UK … provided "first-class" treatment but ex-soldiers were forced to wait on the NHS. The MoD said a "huge amount of work" was being done on mental illness. L/Cpl Beharry, who was given the VC for twice leading comrades to safety during attacks in Iraq, … 'We are trained to kill, so civilian life is tough' Independent Veteran mental care 'a disgrace' ITV.com all 72 news articles |
Portage shows support to family of slain soldier – Wisconsin State Journal
February 28, 2009
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Portage shows support to family of slain soldier
Wisconsin State Journal, WI The family is planning a full military funeral for Thompson, which now will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Church because of the expected large turnout. Thompson’s body arrived at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, and a wake is tentatively planned … Soldier from Wisconsin Killed in Afghanistan WMTV Roadside bomb kills Madison soldier Daniel James Thompson in … Wisconsin State Journal all 42 news articles |
A Clean Fight – New York Times
February 28, 2009
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A Clean Fight
New York Times, United States It is simply dumped at the edge of the base, then burned at night, irritating soldiers’ lungs. Untreated wastewater is also haphazardly disposed of and gradually finds its way into Iraq’s waterways, which can pose health risks for Americans on the base … Drawing up the drawdown (Editorial) The Oregonian – OregonLive.com all 4 news articles |
Soldier in Iraq Joins Lawsuit, Wants Obama to Prove His Citizenship – Harian Global
February 28, 2009
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Soldier in Iraq Joins Lawsuit, Wants Obama to Prove His Citizenship
Harian Global, Indonesia 1st Lt. Scott R. Easterling, who is currently serving in Iraq as an active-duty Army officer, is questioning President Barack Obama's citizenship, joining California attorney Orly Taitz and his lawsuit to force incontrovertible evidence be presented. … |
Iraqis respond to Obama plan…Jury finds soldier guilty of … – KXMC
February 28, 2009
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Iraqis respond to Obama plan…Jury finds soldier guilty of …
KXMC, ND A US soldier in Iraq says he would "like to think" they're ready. FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) A military jury in Kentucky has found an Army officer guilty of murder in the death of an Iraqi detainee. First Lt. Michael Behenna had testified that he was … Video: Troops React to Obama's Iraq Pullout Plan AssociatedPress US marine dies in Iraq Xinhua US soldier killed in Iraq unnindia WSFA - New York Times all 7,132 news articles |
Soldier guilty of murder in Iraqi detainee killing – The Associated Press
February 28, 2009
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Soldier guilty of murder in Iraqi detainee killing
The Associated Press Behenna has testified that he was trying to defend himself when he shot Ali Mansour Mohammed and that the detainee reached for his gun in a secluded railroad culvert near Beiji, Iraq. Behenna said he hadn't intended to kill him. But Capt. … OK soldier guilty of murder kjrh.com Soldier guilty of murder in Iraqi detainee killing Fox 28 Jury deliberates in Iraqi murder case Hays Daily News The Associated Press all 216 news articles |
Local Soldiers React To Obama's Iraq Plan – MSNBC
February 27, 2009
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Local Soldiers React To Obama's Iraq Plan
MSNBC The news that President Barack Obama has set a plan in motion to exit the war in Iraq came as a relief to soldiers in South Florida. "It's been way too long in coming, and I think it's marvelous," said one soldier's mother, Dolores Rangel. … |
An End to Baghdad's 'Dark Era' – Washington Post
February 27, 2009
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An End to Baghdad's 'Dark Era'
Washington Post, United States The scene reflected the increasing sense of security in the capital and many parts of Iraq, but it was impossible to know how many US soldiers in Baghdad have the opportunity or the inclination to drink a beer while on patrol, apparently in violation … US soldier killed in Baghdad United Press International US soldier dies on combat patrol in Baghdad The Associated Press Analysis: As troops leave, Baghdad returns GlobalPost PRESS TV - Minnesota Daily all 117 news articles |
