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16/11/2009 | The only soldier to be convicted in relation to the death of the Iraqi hotel worker Baha Mousa is to give evidence at a public inquiry in London today. more >
14/11/2009 | Armed Forces Minister Bill Rammell has said that fresh allegations of abuse by the UK military in Iraq do not warrant a new public inquiry. more >
