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US military denies private guards killed Iraqi civilian: BAGHDAD AFP — The US military on Friday denied that an Iraqi had been shot dead a day ago in Baghdad by private guards working for a foreign security company. "We have looked into this and have confirmed that this is an unsubstantiated report," the military said in a...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Baghdad, civilian, guard, SECURITY; Research articles 2008-08-22
Probe ordered after Iraqi unit storms governor's office: BAQUBA, Iraq AFP — Baghdad ordered a probe into an Iraqi military unit's raid on the governor's office in Diyala province during which police came under fire and two people were killed on Tuesday. Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki ordered the formation of a committee to find out how Iraqi...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Baghdad, council, Governor, guard, Iraq, ministry, SECURITY, soldier; Research articles 2008-08-19
Penguin power: Norwegian regiment honours pint-sized chief: EDINBURGH AFP — A penguin called Nils waddled into the history books Friday when he was knighted by a visiting royal Norwegian regiment in Scotland. The king penguin -- full name Nils Olav -- became the first black-and-white pint-sized Norwegian Sir with wings after inspecting the Norwegian King's Guard,...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, ceremony, Edinburgh, Guard, Scotland; Research articles 2008-08-15
President detained in Mauritania coup: NOUAKCHOTT AFP — Troops overthrew Mauritania's president in a military coup on Wednesday after he tried to sack senior army officers accused of being behind a political crisis destabilising the country. President Sidi Ould Cheikh Abdallahi was arrested as troops rolled through the capital Nouakchott and took over the...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, decree, guard, MARKETING, president, radio; Research articles 2008-08-06
Nadal assures rise to number one ranking: CINCINNATI, Ohio AFP — Rafael Nadal marked a changing of the guard in tennis with a quarter-final victory at the Cincinnati Masters, which will insure he replaces Roger Federer atop the rankings this month. The swashbuckling Spaniard held off a stern challenge from Nicolas Lapentti, beating the Ecuadoran 7-6...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Cincinnati, guard; Research articles 2008-08-01

Chinks in the armor: After the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States, the Pentagon permitted military installations to hire contract security so that military personnel could be moved to more critical positions as the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq got under way. But in 2006, the U.S. General Accountability Office discovered that many...; Tags: guard, Pentagon, SECURITY; Research articles 2008-08-01
Paul, Williams are the heirs apparent at point: LAS VEGAS -- So who is the point apparent, the future starter for the U.S. team, the best young point guard in the NBA? It's a jump ball. Chris Paul, at 23, had a transcendent NBA season, finishing second in MVP balloting...; Tags: CAREER, guard, NBA, team; Research articles 2008-07-30
Sports spat letters: Let the rebuilding begin He is building a team for Don Nelson, who likely won't be back after next year. With a new coach who is more traditional, he will find that he does not have the necessary pieces, like players who can play defense, a true power...; Tags: agent, General Motors Corp., guard, Oakland; Research articles 2008-07-10
Coalition holds Gulf exercises to protect oil installations: MANAMA AFP — US and allied navies on Tuesday wound up exercises in the Gulf, the US Fifth Fleet said, as Iran warned it would strike American interests in response to any attack over its nuclear programme. The Bahrain-based Fifth Fleet said the five-day drill was aimed at protecting...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Bahrain, Guard, Gulf, Iran, SECURITY; Research articles 2008-07-08
Sports in Brief: Sharks, Lightning trade two for two: The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Dan Boyle from Tampa Bay in a four-player deal yesterday, trading defenseman Matt Carle and top prospect Ty Wishart to the Lightning. The Sharks also picked up veteran defenseman Brad Lukowich , one of Boyle's closest friends, for a first-round pick in 2009 and...; Tags: guard, INTERNET, NBA, NHL, team; Research articles 2008-07-05
Arenas inks multi-million dollar extension with Wizards: WASHINGTON, AFP — Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas agreed to a six-year, 111 million dollar contract on Thursday, according to the Washington Times. The deal, which will keep the star guard with the Wizards until 2014, cannot become official until a league moratorium concludes July 9. Arenas opted...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Benefits, guard, league, MARKETING; Research articles 2008-07-03
Inside the Prison Escape: This month’s spectacular prison escape in Kandahar began with a jailed guerrilla’s phone conversation with the No. 2 leader of the Afghan insurgency, according to one of the roughly 350 Taliban fighters who broke out. Speaking to NEWSWEEK by phone from his home in eastern Afghanistan late last week, Taliban...; Tags: guard, Newsweek, phone; Research articles 2008-06-30
These point guards can make their point, too: FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- As most NBA observers were heralding the rebirth of the take-charge point guard this past season, Heat President Pat Riley was noting something else. Yes, Chris Paul and Deron Williams deftly were guiding the Hornets and Jazz with their playmaking. But they...; Tags: Gordon, guard, NBA, Rose; Research articles 2008-06-26
Fab freshman class awaits NBA call: NEW YORK -- Michael Beasley strolled into a hotel ballroom Wednesday, spotted the swarm of cameras surrounding his table, and jokingly asked Brandon Rush if he wanted to switch spots. The guy Beasley really may want to swap with is Derrick Rose. Rose is Beasley's competition...; Tags: guard, NBA, Rose, team; Research articles 2008-06-26
Philippines inquiry opens as 800 feared dead in ferry disaster: SAN FERNANDO, Philippines AFP — Philippine investigators began an inquiry Wednesday into a ferry disaster feared to have killed nearly 800 people as rescuers said there was little hope of finding survivors. More than 100 US and Filipino divers combed the wreckage of the 24,000-tonne Princess of the Stars,...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, board, guard, Philippines; Research articles 2008-06-24
Domenech mulls over soccer team changes for Dutch clash: CHATEL-SAINT-DENIS, Switzerland AFP — France coach Raymond Domenech has lifted his habitual guard with the media, divulging that he could make as many as four changes to the side that must confront the freescoring Group C leaders Holland in Berne on Friday. "For once, I will be honest and...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Games, guard, Leadership, MARKETING, team; Research articles 2008-06-11
Drug kingpin lived it up behind bars in Brazil: report: RIO DE JANEIRO AFP — A drug trafficker managed to continue his illicit operations while living the high life behind bars in a Brazilian prison until guards discovered his ill-gotten gains this week, the newspaper O Globo reported Tuesday. Gilson Lino da Silva had 280,000 reals (172,000 dollars) of...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, DVD, guard, TVs; Research articles 2008-06-03
One dead, four hurt in Spanish barracks bombing blamed on ETA: MADRID AFP — A booby-trapped van exploded outside a civil guard barracks in Spain's restive Basque country on Wednesday, killing one guard and wounding four others, in an attack the government blamed on separatist group ETA. "ETA has taken another step with this horrific attack, which is especially evil...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, attack, guard, SECURITY, Spain; Research articles 2008-05-13
Utah Jazz: Williams shows his cool when it counts: A few seconds remained in regulation of Game 4 -- the score tied after a furious Los Angeles Lakers' comeback -- and Deron Williams had the ball in his hands with a chance to be the hero for the Utah Jazz. With Derek Fisher all over him, Williams...; Tags: Fisher, Games, guard, NBA, overtime, Williams; Research articles 2008-05-12
Hull beat Watford in play-off first leg: LONDON AFP — Hull moved a step closer to playing in the Premier League for the first time after beating Watford 2-0 in the Championship play-off semi-final first leg on Sunday. Phil Brown's side stunned Watford with goals from two of their old guard in the first half at...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, guard; Research articles 2008-05-11