Halliburton Reaps Billions From Peace Mission Contracts
Halliburton Co. earned over 2 billion dollars in U.S. federal contracts to support troops on peacekeeping missions in Bosnia Kosovo Somalia and other regions. Brown & Root Services led the work with logistics and meals tents toilets and laundry, tracing back to a 1992 contract. The company and its officials defend the awards, noting no direct influence from Dick Cheney who headed Halliburton from 1995 until recently.
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KLM jet engine failure halts flight to Amsterdam in LA
An engine on a Boeing 747 carrying 449 people failed after takeoff from Los Angeles, prompting an emergency return. The aircraft dumped fuel, circled for about 90 minutes, and landed safely with no injuries reported. Officials considered multiple causes, including foreign object ingestion or structural failure, while authorities reassessed engine inspections.
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