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    KBR asks Supreme Court to determine whether soldiers can sue over war-zone events

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    KBR asks Supreme Court to determine whether soldiers can sue over war-zone events Lawyers for Oregon soldiers said this photo, taken by an Indiana Guard soldier, shows bags of sodium dichromate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    DRC ‘mercenary’ maintains innocents

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    DRC ‘mercenary’ maintains innocents 2014-08-05 21:04 (Picture: AFP) Related Links Crowd gathers to support DRC ‘mercenaries’ State: Try DRC rebel group in SA Applause as DRC ‘mercenaries’ appear kalahari.com A Concise… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Veterans; Widow: Burn pits to blame for cancer fatalities

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    Veterans; Widow: Burn pits to blame for cancer fatalities By St. John Barned-Smith 4 July 2014 The cough started during David Thomas‘ last deployment with the U.S. Army. “We thought maybe… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    DRC ‘MERCENARIES’ MUST FACE SA LAW

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    DRC ‘MERCENARIES’ MUST FACE SA LAW SAPA (South African Press Association) 4 August 2014, Members of a DRC rebel group accused of plotting to overthrow president Joseph Kabila’s government while in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Feds Say They Didn’t Suppress Evidence In Blackwater Case Share us on: By Brian Mahoney

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    Feds Say They Didn’t Suppress Evidence In Blackwater Case By Brian Mahoney Law360, Washington (July 31, 2014, 6:23 PM ET) — Federal prosecutors on Thursday admitted to a “lapse” after failing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Blackwater defense accuses U.S. of withholding crucial evidence for 7 years

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    Blackwater defense accuses U.S. of withholding crucial evidence for 7 years Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has been accused of concealing evidence in the trial of four security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    On the Effectiveness of Private Security Guards on Board Merchant Ships off the Coast of Somalia – Where is the Piracy? What are the Legal Ramifications?

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    On the Effectiveness of Private Security Guards on Board Merchant Ships off the Coast of Somalia – Where is the Piracy? What are the Legal Ramifications? Summer, 2014 North Carolina Journal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    U.S. Legislative and Regulatory Developments and the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers: Filling the Accountability Gap?

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    U.S. Legislative and Regulatory Developments and the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers: Filling the Accountability Gap? Meg Roggensack Proceedings of the Annual Meeting (American Society of International Law)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Ex-Blackwater guard says didn’t feel threatened

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    Ex-Blackwater guard says didn’t feel threatened By PETE YOST — Jul. 31, 2014 6:21 PM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The defense team in the Blackwater trial attacked the testimony of a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    US citizen charged with bribing military contracting officials in Iraq extradited to Ohio

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    US citizen charged with bribing military contracting officials in Iraq extradited to Ohio By AMANDA LEE MYERS  Associated Press July 28, 2014 – 5:55 pm EDT CINCINNATI — A federal fugitive accused… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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