Daily Archives: January 30, 2016

BPR Interviews: John Sopko

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BPR Interviews: John Sopko By Vanessa Jingjing ZhangJanuary 26, 2016 John Sopko is Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction. He has worked as a prosecutor in Ohio and served in the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The True Story Behind ’13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi’

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The True Story Behind ’13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi’ Credit: Courtesy Everett Collection The new Michael Bay film, 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, tells the true story of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers Of Benghazi – review: More like a video game than a film

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13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers Of Benghazi – review: More like a video game than a film 07:00, 29 Jan 2016 Opinion by DavidEdwards Mirror film critic David Edwards on a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Tens of Millions Wasted on “Ghost” Schools, and That’s Just the Tip of the Iceberg

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Tens of Millions Wasted on “Ghost” Schools, and That’s Just the Tip of the Iceberg A new report from the government’s Afghan reconstruction watchdog is just awful. —By AJ Vicens |… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Billions of US Dollars Haven’t Improved Safety for the Economy in Afghanistan

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US 10th Mountain Division in Afghanistan. (photo: Flickr) Billions of US Dollars Haven’t Improved Safety for the Economy in Afghanistan By Lucy Westcott, Newsweek 29 January 16 illions of dollars spent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan Growing More Dangerous for U.S. Rebuilders

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Afghanistan Growing More Dangerous for U.S. Rebuilders By Charles S. Clark January 29, 2016 An Afghan airman stands at his security post near Forward Operating Base Oqab in Kabul, Afghanistan. Air… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Navy commander to plead guilty in corruption case involving Lady Gaga tickets, prostitutes and military secrets

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  Navy commander to plead guilty in corruption case involving Lady Gaga tickets, prostitutes and military secrets  By Craig Whitlock January 28 Follow @craigmwhitlock   In this image provided by the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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