December 2003
U.S. Navy Seizes Drug-Laden Boat in Persian Gulf - 2003-12-19
The U.S. Navy seized a boat carrying nearly 2 tons of hashish in the Persian Gulf, arresting 12 crew members, some of whom may have…
Potential Embezzlement by an American Company for Fuel Transport to Iraq - 2003-12-12
An audit revealed that Halliburton billed the U.S. military over $120 million more than actual costs for operations in Iraq. The Pentagon and Halliburton attribute…
Financial Allegations Against an American Company in Iraq - 2003-12-12
Halliburton is under investigation for potentially overcharging $61 million for fuel supplies in Iraq, linked to a Kuwaiti company. This situation arises amidst ongoing violence…
Criticism from French, German, and Russian Officials on the U.S. Defense Department's Decision - 2003-12-10
French, German, and Russian officials have criticized the U.S. Defense Department's decision to exclude companies from countries opposed to the Iraq war from reconstruction contracts.…
In an attack on a suspected terrorist base in eastern Afghanistan, 8 people including 6 children were killed - 2003-12-10
A U.S. military attack on a suspected terrorist base in eastern Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of 8 individuals, including 6 children. This incident highlights…