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Police: Shackled Calif. boy jumped fence to escape
TRACY, Calif. - After being held captive for nearly a year, an emaciated and shackled 17-year-old boy climbed out a window in the home of his captors and walked into a nearby gym in search of help, police said.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2008-12-03
American alleges torture in UAE detention
WASHINGTON -- A Muslim American contends that he was tortured and beaten into confessing to a terrorism-related charge while the security services of the United Arab Emirates held him for nearly three months, allegedly at the U.S. government's request, his brother said Tuesday.
Nations:United Arab Emirates Lebanon U.S. Source:(McClatchy)
2008-12-03
Guantanamo ex-prosecutor slams system: interview
LONDON (AFP) - Tribunals used to try suspects at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp were defective, immoral and "sullied" the US constitution, a former US military prosecutor said in a TV interview.
Nations:Afghanistan People:Barack Obama Activities:CIA Prison Scandal Source:(AFP)
2008-12-03
Potential CIA chief cites critics in ending bid
WASHINGTON - President-elect Barack Obama's top pick to head the CIA blamed his sudden withdrawal from consideration on critics who blamed him for harsh Bush administration policies on interrogations, detentions and secret renditions.
Nations:U.S. People:Dianne Feinstein Michael Hayden Barack Obama Activities:Obama Admin. CIA Prison Scandal Source:(AP)
2008-11-26
Brennan out of running for top intel post
WASHINGTON - John Brennan, President-elect Barack Obama's top adviser on intelligence, took his name out of the running Tuesday for any intelligence position in the new administration.
People:Mike McConnell Barack Obama Activities:Obama Admin. CIA Prison Scandal Source:(AP)
2008-11-25
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