Articles Tagged With 'Afghanistan'
U.S. Insurance Firm Neglects Survivors of Iraqi Translators, May Face Criminal Charges
Chicago-based CNA Financial Corp. faces possible investigation after failing to pay death benefits to survivors of Iraqi translators working to help the U.S. mission in Iraq.
Rep. Teague Pledges Deeper Inquiry Into Treatment for Brain-Injured Soldiers
Rep. Harry Teague promises to dramatically expand an inquiry into the treatment of soldiers who have suffered mild traumatic brain injuries.
Pentagon Papers Reporter: What the WikiLeaks ‘War Logs’ Tell Us
Classified documents leaked in a time of war. The comparisons abound, but what did the Pentagon Papers say about Vietnam, and what do the War Logs tell us now?
Pentagon Issues New Policy for Diagnosing and Treating Brain Injuries
The new rules require rest periods and enhanced tracking for soldiers exposed to blasts.
Leader of Military’s Program to Treat Brain Injuries Steps Down Abruptly
After criticism of her program's work, an Army general resigns as the director of a center that focuses on troops' brain injuries.
Top Officer Says Military Takes Brain Injuries ‘Extremely Seriously’
The Army's vice chief of staff says it takes the treatment of soldiers with mild traumatic brain injuries "very seriously."
T. Christian Miller Interview: The People Behind the Numbers
ProPublica reporter T. Christian Miller talks about building his award-winning report "Disposable Army."
Senators Call for Changes to Troubled, Costly Afghan Police Training Program
Officials from the State and Defense Departments are questioned about the disastrous effort to train Afghan police.
Contractor Deaths Accelerating in Afghanistan as They Outnumber Soldiers
More than one-third of the civilian contractors killed since the start of the war in Afghanistan have died in just the last six months.
Video of Journalists’ Death Answers Some Questions, but Raises Others
A video released by WikiLeaks shows two Reuters journalists being killed by U.S. forces in Baghdad -- answering some questions but raising others.
Sebastian Rotella On Italian Arms Dealing To Iran
In a podcast, Sebastian Rotella talks about his recent report on the Italian arms shipments to Iran.
Frustration Abounds With Afghan Army, Police Force
A report paints a gloomy picture of U.S. military efforts to train Afghan soldiers.
State Department’s Solution: Hire New Contractors to Oversee Naughty Contractor
After a scandal involving embassy guards in Kabul, the U.S. will put them under the supervision of other contractors.
Has Health Care Bickering Blocked Afghan Police Training Inquiry?
Democrats accuse Republicans of obstructionism as a Senate hearing on Afghanistan is canceled.
