US soldier charged with murder in slaying of contractor on base in IraqSeptember 22nd, 2009 US soldier charged with murder in Iraq base deathBAGHDAD — A U.S. soldier has been charged with murder in the slaying of a civilian contractor on an American base in Iraq, the military said Tuesday.
Civilian contractor killed in shooting on US base near Iraqi city of TikritSeptember 13th, 2009 Civilian contractor shot dead on US base in IraqBAGHDAD — A civilian contractor was shot and killed Sunday on an American military base in the Iraqi city of Tikrit and a U.S. soldier has been detained in connection with the incident, the military said.
AP NewsBreak: Security contractor for State Department electrocuted while showering in IraqSeptember 8th, 2009 AP NewsBreak: State Dep't contractor electrocutedWASHINGTON — A State Department contractor apparently has been electrocuted while showering in Baghdad even as U.S. authorities in Iraq try to remedy wiring problems that have led to the deaths of American troops there.
British company: 1 British, 1 Australian contractor killed in shooting in Baghdad's Green ZoneAugust 9th, 2009 British and Australian contractors killed in IraqBAGHDAD —Iraqi authorities arrested a British contractor on murder charges over the shooting deaths early Sunday of a British and an Australian contractor in Baghdad's protected Green Zone. It was the second incident in less than three months involving contractor killings in the Green Zone and the suspected gunman could be the first Westerner to face an Iraqi trial on murder charges since a new security pact took effect on Jan.
Iraq: Kurdish officials say Iran confirms it has detained 3 American touristsAugust 1st, 2009 Kurd officials: Iran confirms it has 3 US touristsSULAIMANIYAH, Iraq — Kurdish officials say Iran has confirmed to them it detained three Americans who possibly strayed into Iranian territory while on a hiking trip. The U.S. State Department has said it's looking into the reports that the Americans were detained while hiking near Iran's border in the self-ruled Kurdish region.
Florida husband accused of drenching wife with hose for smoking in the houseJune 30th, 2009 Man allegedly drenches wife with hose for smokingJENSEN BEACH, Fla. — Authorities said a man has been charged with domestic battery after he drenched his wife with a garden hose and elbowed her for smoking in the house.
US Embassy: 2 more US contractors released from Iraqi custody but investigation continuesJune 13th, 2009 US Embassy: 2 more US contractors released in IraqBAGHDAD — Two more U.S. contractors have been released on bond but face an ongoing investigation, the embassy said Saturday, the latest development in the first case of Americans facing Iraqi justice under a new security pact.
New Jersey mom on 'Wife Swap' accused of stabbing husband, calls it self-defenseJune 11th, 2009 NJ 'Wife Swap' mom accused of stabbing husbandTRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey mother once featured on the reality show "Wife Swap" has been accused of stabbing her husband.
Iraqi government says 1 of 5 US contractors detained in Iraq releasedJune 11th, 2009 Iraqi gov't says 1 of 5 US contractors freedBAGHDAD — Three American contractors detained during an investigation into the slaying of another American have been ordered released, but two others remain in custody on drug charges, the Iraqi government said Thursday. Government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh, correcting an earlier statement, said only one of the men had been released as of late Thursday because of bureaucratic delays involving the other two.
Iraqi official says 3 of 5 American contractors detained in Iraq has been releasedJune 11th, 2009 Iraqi official: 3 of 5 US contractors freedBAGHDAD — Three American contractors detained during an investigation into the slaying of another American have been released on bond, but two others remain in custody on drug charges, Iraqi officials said Thursday. Iraqi government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh had said an investigative judge had ordered all five released due to insufficient evidence.
US Embassy says 1 of 5 American contractors detained in Iraq has been releasedJune 11th, 2009 US: 1 of 5 US contractors detained in Iraq freedBAGHDAD — One of five American contractors detained during an investigation into the slaying of another American has been released on bond after a week in Iraqi custody, the U.S. Embassy said Thursday.
Iraq says 5 US contractors in Iraqi custody to be released due to insufficient evidenceJune 10th, 2009 Iraq: 5 US contractors to be released in BaghdadBAGHDAD — Five U.S. contractors detained during an investigation into the slaying of another American will be freed after a week in Iraqi custody due to insufficient evidence against them, the Iraqi government said Wednesday.
Iraq says it has detained 4 US contractors, not 5, in connection with murder investigationJune 8th, 2009 Iraq says 4 US contractors detained, not 5BAGHDAD — The Iraqi government spokesman says four Americans, not five, have been detained in an investigation into the killing last month of a U.S. contractor in the Green Zone.
Army Reserve officer from NJ sentenced to 30 months for role in Iraq contract fraud schemeJune 5th, 2009 NJ reservist sentenced in Iraq contract schemeTRENTON, N.J. — An Army Reserve officer from New Jersey has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for her role in a bid-rigging scam that steered millions of dollars for Iraq reconstruction projects to a contractor in exchange for cash, luxury cars and jewelry.
High drama as two Hindraf men are releasedApril 5th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Two leaders of the banned Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) were released from jail Sunday afternoon to reunite with their families and supporters, following an amnesty by new Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak. Also released was an Indian national, Sundaraj Vijay, who, besides two Myanmarese, had been caught with forged travel papers and had been in jail for two years under the stringent Internal Security Act (ISA).
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