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Archives for the day Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Fired Psychiatrist Creates USMC Concerns

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21 Nov

Marines treated at Camp Lejeune for post-traumatic stress had to undergo therapy for months in temporary trailers where they could hear bomb blasts, machine-gun fire and war cries through the thin walls, according to servicemen and their former psychiatrist.

US to Drop Case on Blackwater Guard

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21 Nov

The Justice Department intends to drop manslaughter and weapons charges against one of the Blackwater Worldwide security guards involved in a deadly 2007 Baghdad shooting, prosecutors said in court documents.

Cole Mastermind Not Off the Hook Yet

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21 Nov

Military prosecutors said Friday they plan to seek new charges against the alleged mastermind of the 2000 bombing of the USS Cole.

Focus on Emails Between Hasan and Cleric

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21 Nov

The government intercepted at least 18 e-mails between the alleged Fort Hood gunman and a radical Muslim cleric, and a key senator says there could be more communications that might have tipped off law enforcement or military officials. Levin also said he considers Hasan's shooting spree, an act of terrorism.

Army to Allow Media at Palin Book Event

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21 Nov

The U.S. Army said Friday it would open Sarah Palin's appearance on Fort Bragg to media, a reversal from earlier in the week when the military wanted the event closed out of fears it would prompt political grandstanding against President Barack Obama.

Change Could Mean Troops Must Move On

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21 Nov

When U.S. Marines first entered this stark, scenic valley nearly two years ago, their mission was to build up local security forces and eliminate the Taliban resistance.

Police Capture ‘Ghazi Force’ Commander

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21 Nov

Islamabad police recently captured a senior operational leader in a shadowy Taliban group behind several high-profile attacks in the capital.
 

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