British troops accused in Iraqi's death
LONDON Britain's attorney general says seven British soldiers will stand trial for allegedly murdering an Iraqi civilian in southern Iraq. In a statement to Parliament, Lord Goldsmith says the soldiers will face a court martial in the May 2003 killing.
No dates for any legal proceedings have been set yet.
No details have been given about the death, other than it occurred at a roadside.
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