Apr 8

Reuters families demand US troops be tried over shooting (AFP)

AFP – The families of two Reuters news agency employees killed in a 2007 US helicopter attack in Baghdad on Thursday demanded justice, telling AFP the Americans responsible should stand trial. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 8

U.S., Brazil to sign defense cooperation accord (Reuters)

Reuters – The United States and Brazil may sign a new agreement as early as Monday meant to bolster military ties, despite tensions over Iran and signs a U.S. firm might lose a major Brazilian defense contract. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 8

Lawyers seek acquittal for Kuwait Qaeda-linked cell (AFP)

AFP – Defence lawyers for six Kuwaitis with alleged links to Al-Qaeda on Monday urged the court to acquit them of plotting to attack a US military base, saying they had been tortured. Read the rest of this entry »