dailymail.co.uk - 12/20/2008
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Two Iraqis accused of murdering British soldiers must stand trial in Baghdad - even if it leads to a death sentence, the High Court in London declared yesterday.
newamericancentury.org - 12/15/2008
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newamericancentury.org —
January 26, 1998 The Honorable William J. Clinton
President of the United States Washington, DC Dear Mr....
President: We are writing you because we are convinced that current American policy toward Iraq is not succeeding, and that we may soon face a ...
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Letter to President Clinton on Iraq
corner.nationalreview.com - 12/13/2008
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corner.nationalreview.com —
Today marks the fifth anniversary of Saddam Hussein's
capture by U.S. forces, when he was pulled dirty,...
afraid, and alone from a hole in Tikrit, Iraq. Five years from that day, Iraqis continue to face a somewhat uncertain future fraught with ...
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The Legacy of December 13
riehlworldview.com - 12/15/2008
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riehlworldview.com —
And no I'm not kidding, though it obviously
won't be greeted that way. Yes, the shoe or...
foot is a sign of great disrespect in Islamic culture. So much so that Saddam had a stone doormat installed as a state insult to Bush, Sr. The US Army chiseled it ...
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New Sign Of Progress In Iraq
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Gates of Vienna News Feed 12/19/2008
Gates of Vienna —
... Iraqis Who ‘Executed’ British Soldiers Can Face War Crimes Trial, Judge Rules Two Iraqis accused of killing British soldiers in cold blood can be lawfully handed over to the authorities in Baghdad for trial for war crimes — despite “a real risk” they could face the death penalty, the High Court ruled today. Faisal Al-Saadoon, 56, and Khalaf Mufdhi, 58, detained by British forces in Basra, were given until 4pm on Monday next week to challenge the unprecedented ruling in the Court of Appeal. Lord ...
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Theo Spark —
Iraqis who 'executed' British soldiers CAN face war crimes trial, judge rules. Shortly to be followed by the hangman. 'Zimbabwe will remain mine and Africa won't dare oust me,' boasts Mugabe. Famous last words... Pictured: Desperate Chinese sailors fight off Somali pirates with beer bottles and Molotov cocktails. How hard can it be to track the pirates? Secret of the Lusitania: Arms find challenges Allied claims it was solely a passenger ship. So the passengers were gun nuts. Villagers shoot ...
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