Private security contractors risk life in Iraq convoy role
In Iraq Blackwater USA operatives like Rich and John Freeman drive armored Mamba vehicles toward Baghdad, flying risky missions for high pay. They guard diplomats and cargo on dangerous roads, with helicopters providing cover as deaths mount among private security teams.
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Blackwater staff use strict precautions amid Iraq risk
Freeman leads daily air port runs and studies intelligence to map attack patterns. He tapes routes to review for missed threats. Richard Hicks notes growing targeted attacks on private security teams and calls for curbing aggressive methods after earlier lack of force rules in Iraq.
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Bolton nomination on life support at Senate
Washington AP reports John Bolton faces a high risk of withdrawal or Senate rejection as his bid to be U.N. ambassador stalls. White House pressure and fresh allegations of harsh conduct threaten confirmation, with a May 12 vote in doubt.
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