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Telegraph, 18.03.10 21:09 UTC

Afghan MPS demand reparations from Russia for Red Army occupation

Afghan MPs are demanding war reparations from the Russian government for the devastation caused by the Red Army during its nine-year occupation.

Telegraph, 18.03.10 20:46 UTC

The bravest of the brave deserve our support

Telegraph View: The Armed Forces want to know that their sacrifice has not been in vain


Telegraph, 18.03.10 19:59 UTC

Barack Obama delays tour to fight for health care bill

President Barack Obama has been forced to postpone an overseas tour to stay in Washington to fight for a health care bill that was hanging in the balance.


Seattle Times, 18.03.10 19:13 UTC

Official defends alleged off-the-books spy program

A Defense Department official under investigation for allegedly running an off-the-books spy program says the operation was authorized and saved lives in Afghanistan and Pakistan.


Telegraph, 18.03.10 17:53 UTC

Two heroes get George Cross as record number of medals awarded for Afghanistan

Two bomb disposal experts have received the George Cross for awe-inspiring and humbling courage as the military prepares to honour a record number of personnel for their bravery in Afghanistan.


Seattle Times, 18.03.10 17:31 UTC

VA seeks to make getting benefits easier for vets

The Veterans Affairs Department took steps Thursday to make it easier for veterans of the Iraq or Afghanistan wars to get disability benefits. To qualify for the new streamlined status, they must have malaria, West Nile Virus or one of seven other diseases.


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