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War in Afghanistan: Not in our name
71% of Britons back IoS call for withdrawal of forces within a year
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Afghanistan: IoS readers have their say
Sunday, 15 November 2009
The Independent on Sunday believes the war is ill-conceived, unwinnable and counter-productive, and we should plan now for the phased withdrawal of our blameless forces within a year or so. But what do our readers, our politicians and our soldiers say?
Children's rights 'being systematically breached'
Sunday, 15 November 2009
Poverty, abuse and a harsh criminal justice system mean Government is failing in its legal obligations to the young, charities warn
Homecomings fit for heroes? The plight of Britain's veterans
Sunday, 15 November 2009
Of the 150,000 personnel who have served in Afghanistan and Iraq, a third return wounded, physically or psychologically
British soldiers sexually abused us, claim Iraqis
Sunday, 15 November 2009
Graphic torture allegations emerge as lawyer warns of hundreds of legal cases
In a recession, they shoot horses, don't they?
Sunday, 15 November 2009
Economic woes mean a grim winter ahead for riders and their mounts
Baby RB dies peacefully in his parents' arms
Sunday, 15 November 2009
Baby RB, the severely disabled child whose father fought a High Court battle to prevent doctors turning off his life support, has been allowed to die, it was announced yesterday.
Did UK collude with US in abuse of Iraqis?
Saturday, 14 November 2009
Claims that British soldiers recreated the torture conditions of Abu Ghraib to commit the sexual and physical abuse of Iraqi civilians are being investigated by the MoD.
Coast ravaged by 'worst storm of the year'
Saturday, 14 November 2009
Coastal regions in southern Britain were lashed by strong winds, lightning and driving rain today, with top wind speeds reaching 100mph.
Ministry of Defense investigating fresh Iraq abuse claims
Saturday, 14 November 2009
Some 33 allegations of abuse involving British soldiers who served in Iraq are being investigated, the Ministry of Defense said today.
Royal Navy witnessed Somali pirates kidnap British couple
Saturday, 14 November 2009
The kidnapping of a British couple by Somali pirates was witnessed by the crew of a Royal Navy ship who held their fire while the hijackers escaped, it emerged yesterday.
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