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Author:  Madeline [ 10 Sep 10, 0:17 ]
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US soldier 'kept Afghan body parts'

Officer charged in conspiracy to murder civilians kept bones and tooth as souvenirs, report says. english.aljazeera

Author:  Madeline [ 23 Oct 10, 14:46 ]
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Huge dossier of secret files shows the US ignored torture of Iraqis

Estimate of civilian deaths rises to 122,000 / Killings at checkpoints were 'covered up' / Pentagon furious over biggest ever leak

By Jerome Taylor Independent

Author:  Madeline [ 24 Oct 10, 23:36 ]
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Robert Fisk: The shaming of America

Our writer delivers a searing dispatch after the WikiLeaks revelations that expose in detail the brutality of the war in Iraq - and the astonishing, disgraceful deceit of the US.
INDEPENDENT

Author:  JimD [ 26 Oct 10, 15:20 ]
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Tariq Aziz, Iraqi ex-minister, sentenced to death

Tariq Aziz, for many years the international face of Iraq under Saddam Hussein, has been sentenced to death by the Iraqi Supreme Court.

He was convicted in connection with the persecution of religious parties, a statement said.

Aziz, 74, served as foreign minister and deputy prime minister and was a close adviser to Saddam Hussein.

He has been previously convicted for his role in the execution of dozens of merchants for profiteering.

Aziz is reported to be seriously ill, having suffered a stroke.

BBC

Author:  Madeline [ 16 Dec 10, 23:30 ]
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For Red Cross, Aid Conditions Hit New Low in Afghanistan NYT

Author:  Madeline [ 19 Apr 11, 21:57 ]
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Secret memos expose link between oil firms and invasion of Iraq
By Paul Bignell Independent

Author:  Madeline [ 25 Apr 11, 10:24 ]
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Hundreds escape in Afghan jail break through tunnel built 'over five months'
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Author:  Madeline [ 07 Mar 12, 15:04 ]
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Six British soldiers missing, presumed dead, after explosion in Afghanistan

The group was on a mounted patrol when their Warrior Armoured Fighting Vehicle was struck, the Ministry of Defence said today.
Mirror

Author:  Madeline [ 08 Mar 12, 14:18 ]
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Faces of our fallen heroes: Soldiers lost in Warrior explosion in Afghanistan yesterday named

The six soldiers were killed when their armoured vehicle was caught in an explosion in Helmand Province yesterday
Mirror

Author:  Madeline [ 17 Mar 12, 14:58 ]
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Robert Fisk: Madness is not the reason for this massacre Independent

Author:  Madeline [ 18 Mar 12, 15:39 ]
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Patrick Cockburn: The strange forgettability of some civilian massacres

World View: It is too soon to know if the deaths of an Afghan family last week will alter things in Afghanistan, but some atrocities have the power to shape history
Independent

Author:  Madeline [ 21 Mar 12, 15:21 ]
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Afghanistan corruption 'could see UK cut off security funds'

William Patey, the outgoing British ambassador to the country, has said Britain could withdraw funding if something isn't done
Guardian

Author:  Madeline [ 23 Jul 12, 15:09 ]
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Iraq: Wave of attacks in Baghdad and north 'kills 91' BBC

Author:  Madeline [ 03 Oct 12, 11:45 ]
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Simon Jenkins GuardianBritish soldiers are dying in Afghanistan to win the war of Whitehall
Only one battle matters to the Ministry of Defence – the battle for resources. In this the Taliban is not an enemy, but an ally

Author:  Madeline [ 06 Oct 12, 18:06 ]
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Afghanistan War 11th Anniversary: Controversy Still Rages Over Need For Intervention www.huffingtonpost.co.uk

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