civilian killings http://www.npr.org civilian killings en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:32:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif civilian killings http://www.npr.org Sgt. Bales Charged With 17 Counts Of Murder; Could Get Death Penalty The 38-year-old soldier allegedly killed 17 Afghan men, women and children in cold blood on March 11. He also faces six counts each of assault and attempted murder. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:32:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/03/23/149234825/sgt-bales-charged-with-17-counts-of-murder-could-get-death-penalty?ft=1&f=148738548 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/03/23/149234825/sgt-bales-charged-with-17-counts-of-murder-could-get-death-penalty?ft=1&f=148738548 The 38-year-old soldier allegedly killed 17 Afghan men, women and children in cold blood on March 11. He also faces six counts each of assault and attempted murder.

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]]> Not Clear Yet Why Death Toll In Afghan Killings Has Risen To 17 After saying for nearly two weeks that 16 civilians had been killed, officials are now telling reporters there were 17 fatalities. We may learn more later today when Staff Sgt. Robert Bales is expected to be charged with murder. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/03/23/149210088/not-clear-yet-why-death-toll-in-afghan-killings-has-risen-to-17?ft=1&f=148738548 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/03/23/149210088/not-clear-yet-why-death-toll-in-afghan-killings-has-risen-to-17?ft=1&f=148738548 After saying for nearly two weeks that 16 civilians had been killed, officials are now telling reporters there were 17 fatalities. We may learn more later today when Staff Sgt. Robert Bales is expected to be charged with murder.

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]]> 'Justice Will Be Done,' Pentagon Official Says Of Afghan Massacre On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are hearing about the ripple effects on the mission in Afghanistan from the murders of 16 civilians, allegedly by a U.S. Army staff sergeant. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:19:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/03/20/148988753/justice-will-be-done-pentagon-official-says-of-afghan-massacre?ft=1&f=148738548 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/03/20/148988753/justice-will-be-done-pentagon-official-says-of-afghan-massacre?ft=1&f=148738548 On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are hearing about the ripple effects on the mission in Afghanistan from the murders of 16 civilians, allegedly by a U.S. Army staff sergeant.

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]]> 'All My Dreams Are Buried Under A Pile Of Dust Now,' Says Grieving Afghan Muhammad Wazir says 11 of his family members, including his wife and six children, died in the massacre of 16 civilians that's been blamed on a U.S. Army soldier. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/03/20/148976984/all-my-dreams-are-buried-under-a-pile-of-dust-now-says-grieving-afghan?ft=1&f=148738548 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/03/20/148976984/all-my-dreams-are-buried-under-a-pile-of-dust-now-says-grieving-afghan?ft=1&f=148738548 Muhammad Wazir says 11 of his family members, including his wife and six children, died in the massacre of 16 civilians that's been blamed on a U.S. Army soldier.

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]]> Soldier Suspected In Massacre To Meet With Lawyer Today Meanwhile, a contradictory picture is emerging of Staff Sgt. Robert Bales. He had been a solid soldier. But he was also under stress. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/03/19/148907692/soldier-suspected-in-massacre-to-meet-with-lawyer-today?ft=1&f=148738548 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/03/19/148907692/soldier-suspected-in-massacre-to-meet-with-lawyer-today?ft=1&f=148738548 Meanwhile, a contradictory picture is emerging of Staff Sgt. Robert Bales. He had been a solid soldier. But he was also under stress.

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]]> Former Captain: Afghan Shooting Suspect Showed 'Valorous Conduct' In Battle Staff Sgt. Robert Bales' commanding officer once recommended him for a medal of valor after a major battle in Iraq. Bales is being held at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas, accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians last week. Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:06:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/03/17/148832939/former-captain-afghan-shooting-suspect-showed-valorous-conduct-in-battle?ft=1&f=148738548 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/03/17/148832939/former-captain-afghan-shooting-suspect-showed-valorous-conduct-in-battle?ft=1&f=148738548 Staff Sgt. Robert Bales' commanding officer once recommended him for a medal of valor after a major battle in Iraq. Bales is being held at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas, accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians last week.

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]]> Karzai At 'End Of The Rope,' Says Witnesses Dispute U.S. Account Of Killings The Afghan leader also refers to the information from American military officials that only one soldier, an unidentified Army staff sergeant, was involved as a "supposed" account of what happened. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:59:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/03/16/148742049/karzai-at-end-of-the-rope-says-witnesses-dispute-u-s-account-of-killings?ft=1&f=148738548 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/03/16/148742049/karzai-at-end-of-the-rope-says-witnesses-dispute-u-s-account-of-killings?ft=1&f=148738548 The Afghan leader also refers to the information from American military officials that only one soldier, an unidentified Army staff sergeant, was involved as a "supposed" account of what happened.

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]]> Soldier Accused Of Massacre 'Just Snapped,' Official Says "A combination of stress, alcohol and domestic issues" were factors, a U.S. official tells <em>The New York Times</em> about the staff sergeant accused of killing 16 civilians. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/03/16/148738149/soldier-accused-of-massacre-just-snapped-official-says?ft=1&f=148738548 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/03/16/148738149/soldier-accused-of-massacre-just-snapped-official-says?ft=1&f=148738548 "A combination of stress, alcohol and domestic issues" were factors, a U.S. official tells The New York Times about the staff sergeant accused of killing 16 civilians.

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