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It's so nice to have a non-American news source. It's 11-9, not 9-11. ;-]  < 10:58:49 PM>.NHL hockey season schedule for iCal [The Macintosh News Network] < 3:09:13 PM>.CNN.com - Military pilots charged in Afghan bombing - September 13, 2002 Citing a "fundamental lack of flight discipline," the Air Force Friday charged two Illinois Air National Guard pilots with involuntary manslaughter and assault for their role in the fatal accidental bombing of Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan this past spring. < 2:39:33 PM>.Two U.S. pilots charged in deaths of Canadian soldiers Two American pilots involved in the fatal bombing of Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan last April have been charged with criminal offences. [CBC News]"Both pilots also face counts relating to the improper firing of weapons. Schmidt failed to exercise appropriate flight discipline and did not comply with the rules for firing weapons. Umbach failed to maintain control and failed to ensure compliance with rules for firing weapons." Cowboys. So the pilots did not comply with the rules of engagement. But why did this ever become an issue? Who further up the chain of command failed to brief the pilots (scapegoats?) on the training excercise? < 2:33:12 PM>.Pilots charged over 'friendly fire' deaths. Two US F-16 pilots are accused of manslaughter for mistakenly killing four Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan. [BBC News | WORLD] Yes! < 1:46:45 AM>.A train wreck in progress
How do you bungle the redesign of Union Station? Shroud the process in secrecy and hide the architects. But LISA ROCHON has the inside track Excellent! International coverage. Let's hope the discussion spreads. < 12:00:58 AM>.Canada lauds Bush speech on Iraq Canada has praised U.S. President George W. Bush's call for the UN to help disarm Iraq as "extremely positive." [CBC News] |
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