Explosion north of Baghdad kills 11 Iraqi soldiers, Iraqi military officials saySeptember 25th, 2009 Explosion north of Baghdad kills 11 Iraqi soldiersBAGHDAD — A controlled explosion of weapons confiscated by the Iraqi military went awry Friday, killing 11 Iraqi soldiers, Iraqi military officials said. The blast took place in an area where American and Iraqi forces routinely carry out explosions to destroy weapons seized during raids in and around the northern city of Mosul, which the U.S.
Iraq detains entire prison staff in Saddam Hussein's hometown in jail break investigationSeptember 25th, 2009 Iraq detains 109 in jail break investigationBAGHDAD — More than 100 prison officials and guards have been detained after 16 prisoners, including five al-Qaida-linked inmates awaiting execution, made a stunning jailbreak in Saddam Hussein's hometown, a police commander said Friday. The escape from the makeshift prison in Tikrit was the latest in a string of embarrassing security lapses in Iraq, raising questions about the country's ability to ensure its own security ahead of a planned U.S.
Iraqi city of Tikrit locked down after prison break, authorities search for fugitivesSeptember 24th, 2009 Iraqi city locked down after prison breakBAGHDAD — Iraqi officials say about 15 prisoners have escaped from a prison in Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit and authorities have locked down the city as they search for fugitives. Iraqi military spokesman Maj.
One killed, 40 injured in Abu Ghraib prison riotsSeptember 11th, 2009 BAGHDAD - One prisoner was killed and 40 others injured in riots in the western Baghdad prison formerly known as Abu Ghraib, media reports said Friday. Prisoners set fire to Baghdad Central Prison during riots that started late Thursday, the Aswat al-Iraq news agency reported, adding that the violence was triggered by a search for mobile phones.
US military says 2 American soldiers killed in vehicle accident in northern IraqSeptember 3rd, 2009 2 US soldiers killed in vehicle accident in IraqBAGHDAD — The U.S. military says two American soldiers have died in a vehicle accident in northern Iraq.
Obese TX inmate admits hiding gun in his flabs of fat after searches failed to find itAugust 8th, 2009 Obese TX inmate hides gun in his flabs of fatHOUSTON —An obese inmate in Texas has been charged after officials learned he had a gun hidden under flabs of his own flesh. Twenty-five-year-old George Vera was charged with possession of a firearm in a correctional facility after he told a guard at the Harris County Jail about the unloaded 9mm pistol.
US military in Iraq says 1 civilian, 2 assailants killed in attack on American convoyJuly 22nd, 2009 US military: 3 killed in attack in IraqBAGHDAD — A U.S. military spokesman in Iraq says American soldiers have killed two people who attempted to throw grenades at a convoy west of Baghdad.
Seven killed, 15 wounded in Iraq car bombingJuly 15th, 2009 BAGHDAD - Seven people were killed and at least 15 wounded Wednesday when a man detonated explosives packed in his car in central Iraqi city of Ramadi, police said. "A suicide bomber blew up his car," police spokesman for al-Anbar Province Rahim Zubn told Baghdad's Aswat al-Iraq news agency.
US military says American soldier killed by roadside bomb in IraqJune 13th, 2009 US mil: American soldier killed by bomb in IraqBAGHDAD — The U.S. military says an American soldier has been killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq.
US soldier killed in grenade attack north of Baghdad, US military saysJune 5th, 2009 US soldier killed in grenade attack in IraqBAGHDAD — The U.S. military says an American soldier has been killed in a grenade attack north of Baghdad.
US soldier killed in grenade attack on patrol in northern Iraq, military saysMay 29th, 2009 US soldier killed in northern Iraq, military saysBAGHDAD — The U.S. military says an American soldier has been killed in a grenade attack in northern Iraq.
Swat residents asked to evacuateMay 5th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - The residents of Swat in Pakistan's troubled northwest were Tuesday asked to move to safer areas as the Pakistani military seemed to be opening a third front against the Taliban, which violated a controversial peace accord in the area. Swat's district coordination officer (DCO) Monday ordered the residents of Qamber, Raheemabad, Aman Kot, Makan Bagh towns to evacuate to safer places, Geo TV reported.
Two killed in gunfight inside Jharkhand jailMarch 20th, 2009 JAMSHEDPUR - Two undertrial prisoners were killed when members of two rival groups shot at each other inside a jail here Friday, police said. The incident took place when a prisoner, Lallu Singh, shot another, Paramjeet Singh, inside the Ghagidih sub-jail of Jamshedpur.
Curfew continues for fourth day in parts of UjjainMarch 14th, 2009 BHOPAL - An indefinite curfew remained in force for the fourth day in parts of Ujjain district in Madhya Pradesh Friday, after communal violence erupted in the area Tuesday, officials said. The university exams were cancelled while students appearing for Madhya Pradesh state education board and the Central Board of Secondary Education exams were given relaxation, official sources said.
Night curfew along Indo-Bangladesh border ahead of pollsMarch 14th, 2009 AGARTALA - Night curfew has been imposed along the borders with Bangladesh in Assam and Tripura besides stepping up security in view of the general elections, officials said here Saturday. A home ministry official said vigil along the Bangladesh border has been tightened to check movement of militants and infiltration.
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