05-16-2007
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| Threats end Harry's Iraq mission LONDON, England (CNN) -- Britain's Prince Harry will not serve in Iraq as a troop commander because of "a number of specific threats" against him, the UK's top general says. A spokesperson for the 22-year-old prince says he is "very disappointed" by the decision. Chief of the general staff Sir Richard Dannatt said Wednesday: "I have decided today that Prince Harry will not deploy as a troop commander with his squadron. "I have come to this final decision following a further and wide round of consultation, including a visit to Iraq by myself at the end of last week," Dannatt said "There have been a number of specific threats, some reported and some not reported. These threats exposed him and those around him to a degree of risk I considered unacceptable," he said. Wednesday's announcement reverses a statement made in February by the Ministry of Defence and the royal family, which said that Harry would be sent to Iraq with his regiment. Dannatt commended the prince on his determination. "Let me also make quite clear that as a professional soldier, Prince Harry will be extremely disappointed. --- Full Article: Threats end Harry's Iraq mission - CNN.com News Source: CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News
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| even when you know you never know  Listens: T95 - Wichita Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kansas Age: 37
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| Re: Threats end Harry's Iraq mission Just a question, are they required to serve in the military in Great Britain? |
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05-17-2007
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| Fear me, if you dare!  Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Back in Counciltucky! Age: 34
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 | Re: Threats end Harry's Iraq mission Yeah, big shocker here...the prince isn't going to war!!! OMG!!! 
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