Michael Evans

The path to war will come under new scrutiny

Michael Evans, Defence Editor Events before and after the Iraq war are to be examined in microscopic detail when the long-awaited public inquiry begins hearing evidence next week. The public will finally have the chance to...

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Asbury Park clerics, eateries offer Thanksgiving meals, clothing

ASBURY PARK — Churches, restaurants and service organizations have pitched in to offer many Thanksgiving dinners, food drives and clothing giveaways this year, according to the city's social services department. The Asbury Park...

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DUI Convictions

Charles E. Newalu, 49, of Kailua-Kona, pleaded no contest Oct. 1 to one count of driving under the influence of an intoxicant and operating a vehicle while his license was suspended or revoked. She was sentenced the same day to...

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In compromise, Mansfield district auditorium will bear 2 names

MANSFIELD — A planned $39 million auditorium will be named the Mansfield ISD Center for the Performing Arts, and two venues within the building will carry the names of two distinguished former district officials, the school...

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Last minutes of Iraqi detainee Baha Musa punched and kicked by troops

Michael Evans, Defence Editor Army medics described the last minutes of an Iraqi detainee’s life after he had been punched and kicked by British soldiers for 36 hours. Baha Musa, who was arrested by soldiers from the 1st...

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Deterrent cannot be guaranteed with three subs, says Navy chief

The Royal Navy will only be able to “guarantee” continuous deterrent patrols with Trident ballistic-missile submarines if the Government agrees to keep four boats, the head of the Royal Navy told The Times yesterday.

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Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope ‘frustrated’ that couple were not rescued from pirates

Michael Evans, Defence Editor The head of the Royal Navy admitted his frustration yesterday at the fact that armed sailors were unable to rescue a British couple from Somali pirates — despite being nearby when they were...

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British Army tells its soldiers to bribe Taliban with 'bags of gold'...

Michael Evans, Defence Editor British forces should buy off potential Taleban recruits with “bags of gold”, according to a new army field manual published yesterday. Army commanders should also talk to insurgent leaders with...

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MI6 chiefs to give evidence at Iraq inquiry

Michael Evans, Defence Editor The past and present heads of MI6 will be among the first witnesses to give evidence at the official inquiry into the Iraq war. Sir John Scarlett, who retired as Chief of the Secret Intelligence...

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Experts Workshop matches alumni, students for critique sessions

This content copyright © Indiana University School of Journalism 2009 Photo by Jessica Haney Andrew Countryman, assistant business editor at the Chicago Tribune, counseled MJ Slaby on her clips during Friday’s Experts Workshop....

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