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9 U.S. Citizens Killed in Drug Cartel Ambush in Mexico

MARK STEVENSON / The Associated Press Nov 5, 2019 The attack took place in a remote, mountainous area where the Sinaloa cartel has been engaged in a turf war. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Afghan Highway Battle Kills 16 Civilians

Staff / Truthdig Mar 4, 2007 An American convoy suffered a militant ambush on a crowded Afghan highway Sunday, after which US forces opened fire Up to 16 civilians were killed and as many as 34 wounded in the chaos that followed The U military says it is possible that militants were responsible for the deaths, but one witness said U soldiers fired on his car after he had pulled over to let them through. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

American Reporter Set Free in Iraq

Staff / Truthdig Mar 30, 2006 Jill Carroll, 28, was released unharmed after nearly three months of captivity. "I was treated well, but I don't know why I was kidnapped," she tells Iraqi TV. As yet, there is no explanation as to why she was let go. Dig deeper

Ambush Kills 10 Guards in Iraq

Staff / Truthdig Jan 19, 2006 The Iraqi civil war rages on, and the traditional media continue to ignore it. Also, the young kidnapped American reporter is given 72 hours to live. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

It’s War, Not Hollywood

John Crawford / Truthdig Nov 30, 2005 "Off to War" shows real soldiers and their families struggling to deal with the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )