World’s first eyeless spider discovered in Laos cave
August 10th, 2012 - 3:49 pm ICT by IANS
Berlin, Aug 10 (IANS) A scientist has discovered an eyeless huntsman spider, named the Sinopoda scurion, the first of its kind.With a leg span of only 6 cm and a ... Read more...
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Blackwater agents accused of taking 500 assault rifles meant for Afghan police
February 25th, 2010 - 2:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb. 25 (ANI): Agents of America's private security firm, Blackwater, took more than 500 assault rifles that were intended for the Afghan police force and routinely carried weapons without permission, a ... Read more...
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Charges dismissed against Blackwater guards over Baghdad killings
January 1st, 2010 - 8:30 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 1 (DPA) A federal judge has dismissed all charges against five guards of the Blackwater Worldwide security firm in connection with a deadly 2007 shooting in Baghdad.
Judge Ricardo Urbina of ... Read more...
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Blackwater has arms warehouse in Islamabad: Report
October 20th, 2009 - 6:25 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Oct. 20 (ANI): Private US security firm Blackwater has a warehouse located in the industrial area of Islamabad that is reportedly involved in illegal arms trading.The warehouse, Kestral Logistics, is working ... Read more...
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