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Trophy video

Trophy video

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This is just one of the reasons you don’t hire private contractors to act like soldiers. Are private security thugs just killing civilians for the fun of it? Telegraph | News | ‘Trophy’ video exposes private security contractors shooting up Iraqi drivers A “trophy” video appearing to show security guards in Baghdad randomly shooting Iraqi civilians has sparked two investigations after it was posted on the internet, the Sunday Telegraph can reveal. The video has sparked concern that private security…

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Dutch Warning on US Abuses

Dutch Warning on US Abuses

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Dutch Foreign Minister Ben Bot has warned the US government that if it continues to ‘hide’ over reports of secret prisons in eastern Europe, Dutch contributions to US-led military missions could be affected. ‘The US should stop hiding. It will all come out sooner or later,’ Bot told the Dutch parliament, according to ANP. Bot added that the Americans ‘are on the borderline’ in their fight against terrorism. The minister would not say at what point the Netherlands might end…

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US Massacre in Afghanistan

US Massacre in Afghanistan

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In Afghanistan, filmmaker Jamie Doran has uncovered evidence of a massacre: Taliban prisoners of war – having already surendered – suffocated in containers, shot in the desert under the watch of American troops. The film has been broadcast on national television in countries all over the world and has been screened by the European parliament. Human rights lawyers are calling for investigation into whether U.S. forces are guilty of war crimes. Afghan Massacre: The Convey of Death can be viewed…

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Are You Kidding Me?

Are You Kidding Me?

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Former FEMA Director Michael Brown, heavily criticized for his agency’s slow response to Hurricane Katrina, is starting a disaster preparedness consulting firm to help clients avoid the sort of errors that cost him his job.

Cunningham pleads guilty

Cunningham pleads guilty

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CNN.com – Rep. Cunningham pleads guilty to tax violations – Nov 28, 2005 Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy and tax charges. He admitted taking $2.4 million in bribes in a case that grew from an investigation into the sale of his home to a wide-ranging conspiracy involving payments in cash, vacations and antiques. Appearing close to tears, Cunningham said today: “I cannot undo what I have done but I can atone.” U.S. Attorney Carol Lam said:…

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