Inexperience cited in Canadian friendly-fire death: U.S. report

Private Mark Anthony Graham, a Canadian Olympian, was killed by friendly fire three years ago.  He died after two US A-10 Thunderbolts attacked a Canadian position mistakenly. Canada's Forces, who had been...

Sergeant Miguel A. Vegaquinones Sentenced for Accidental Shooting

US Sergeant Miguel A. Vegaquinones has been sentenced for the accidental shooting and death of fellow soldier Sean McCune in Iraq. His sentence comprises three years of confinement, demotion to the rank of private, and a dishonorable discharge.Vegaquinones accidentally shot...

Three Israeli Soldiers Killed by 'Friendly Fire'

Three soldiers from the elite Israeli army Golani Brigade were killed Monday night after they were struck by an explosion from an Israeli tank during a battle with Hamas near Gaza City. " "Three IDF (Israel...

Video of U.S. friendly fire unleashes storm in UK

"LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. and British officials denied trying to hide the details of a friendly fire incident on Tuesday after a classified cockpit video was leaked showing U.S. pilots mistakenly killing a British...

Startling Findings in Tillman Probe

"Nov 9, 2006 (AP)— "Cease fire, friendlies, I am Pat (expletive) Tillman, damn it!" the NFL star shouted, again and again."" Additional reading at the SF Chronicle: Sept 25, 2005 (Archives, SF Chron): FAMILY...

War Is No Place For A Free Press

"In the battle for news accuracy War creates the conditions of censorship and self censorship which has led to the failure of the media to report accurately from their positions as embedded cheerleaders......"

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