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Libya military court jails accused foreign mercenaries

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Libya military court jails accused foreign mercenaries TRIPOLI | Mon Jun 4, 2012 1:07pm EDT (Reuters) – A Libyan military court on Monday handed down long prison terms to a group… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Blackwater guards lose bid to appeal charges in Iraqi civilian shooting case

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Blackwater guards lose bid to appeal charges in Iraqi civilian shooting case Supreme court declines to review ruling that guards would be criminally charged for role in shooting that killed 17… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Piracy and private security

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Piracy and private security Laws and guns Armed guards on ships deter pirates. But who says they are legal? Apr 14th 2012 | from the print edition PRIVATE security teams patrol… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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District Court Rejected Reconsideration Of Discovery Ruling Requiring Disclosure Of Flight Data In Connection With Plan Columbia

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Mondaq May 3, 2012 Thursday 2:10 PM EST District Court Rejected Reconsideration Of Discovery Ruling Requiring Disclosure Of Flight Data In Connection With Plan Columbia Venancio Aguasanta Arias, et al. v.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Troops in Africa needed boots

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The Virginian-Pilot(Norfolk, VA.) April 29, 2012 Sunday Troops in Africa needed boots. But the gear they got through a Virginia Beach company turned out to be costume-quality and soon fell apart.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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KBR May Be Abusing Indemnification Provision in Iraq Contract

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May 24, 2012 KBR May Be Abusing Indemnification Provision in Iraq Contract By NEIL GORDON U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D–OR) wants to know if defense contractor KBR is wasting taxpayer money… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wyden Upset by Lawyer Bills Over Guard Exposure

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Wyden Upset by Lawyer Bills Over Guard Exposure From KTVZ.COM News Sources UPDATED: 12:11 pm PDT May 23, 2012 WASHINGTON — In a letter Wednesday to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, Sen.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Security Contractor Philip Young Is Back Home After 2 1/2 Years In Afghan Prison

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Legal News: Security Contractor Philip Young Is Back Home After 2 1/2 Years In Afghan Prison Fantastic news, and this is the final chapter of this horrible episode that Philip Young… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Full Circuit Revives Abu Ghraib Torture Suit

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Full Circuit Revives Abu Ghraib Torture Suit By TRAVIS SANFORD (CN) – The full 4th Circuit revived claims that defense contractors conspired with the government to cover up their abuse of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Lawmakers criticize Pentagon, contractor for billion-dollar billing dispute over food services

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Lawmakers criticize Pentagon, contractor for billion-dollar billing dispute over food services Panel examining flaws in food-for-troops contract RICHARD LARDNER | Associated Press The Pentagon and the company that supplies U.S. troops… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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