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24.09.2007, 05:52
The U.S. security firm Blackwater USA has been at the centre of a scandal over the way it operates in Iraq. The Iraqi government has revoked Its licence following a firefight involving the company’s employees that left 11 civilians dead.
22.04.2009, 12:44
Having changed its name to Xe, Blackwater security firm continues protecting U.S. diplomats in Iraq – despite lacking a license to operate.
19.03.2009, 12:53
Obama’s administration goes back on their word. After announcing that a contract with mercenary firm Blackwater would not be renewed in Iraq, a 70 million dollar payment was made to the controversial company.
28.10.2010, 17:52
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Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has said in an interview that it is "impossible" for US-led coalition forces to secure victory in Afghanistan.
03.03.2010, 20:53
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The military alliance has announced, it plans to carry out a series of air force exercises over Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia from March 17-20.
01.06.2010, 06:18
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Strong condemnation is growing around the world after the Israeli military attacked a flotilla of ships carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, thus violating international maritime law.
01.05.2010, 16:22
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Russian authorities are dismayed at the conspicuous absence of Doku Umarov, the architect of last month’s brutal attack on the Moscow Metro, on Washington’s annual list of terrorists.
02.07.2010, 15:59
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Hot on the heels of UN Security Council sanctions against Iran, US President Barack Obama has signed yet another document imposing even tougher penalties against Iran for its alleged nuclear weapons program.
06.08.2009, 14:44
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Despite all diplomatic efforts the US has undertaken to dissuade Israel from striking Iranian nuclear facilities, the attack now seems virtually inevitable.
29.12.2009, 01:05
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The new Hollywood blockbuster “Avatar” is a story about American military imperialism occupying foreign territory in order to get resources, blogger and activist David Swanson argued to RT.
Published: 18 May, 2009, 16:24
Four American contractors for Xe – the private security firm formerly known as Blackwater – claim they are being held against their will by the company in Afghanistan, following a shooting incident on May 5.
