http://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Des_BrowneFind stories, videos, and photos about Des Browne from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:31:30 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com//cnn/2008/WORLD/europe/07/10/army.payout/tztop.family.afp.gi.jpghttp://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Des_Browne14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Des Browne from CNN.com.http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/07/10/army.payout/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/07/10/army.payout/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe UK Ministry of Defence confirmed Thursday that it has agreed to pay £2.83 million ($5.58 million) to the family of an Iraqi who died while being detained by UK troops and several other men who were mistreated.Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:50:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1821715,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1821715,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsA major case involving the abuse and torture of 10 Iraqi civilians at the hands of the British military was settled Thursday, with lawyers for the victims saying the Ministry of Defense agreed to pay them just under $6 millionThu, 10 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/06/18/afghanistan.fighting/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/06/18/afghanistan.fighting/index.html#cnnSTCTextTwo Afghan soldiers and at least 23 militants were killed Wednesday during a military operation to push out Taliban rebels from several villages in south Afghanistan, the country's defense ministry said.Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:05:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/06/16/bush.united.kingdom/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/06/16/bush.united.kingdom/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe European Union has agreed to freeze the overseas assets of Iran's Bank Melli, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Monday, but a spokeswoman for the EU's foreign policy chief said no decision had been reached.Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/06/08/afghanistan/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/06/08/afghanistan/index.html#cnnSTCTextThree British paratroopers were killed Sunday in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan, bringing the British death toll there to 100, the Ministry of Defense reported.Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:39:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/05/23/uk.basra/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/05/23/uk.basra/index.html#cnnSTCTextBritain's defense secretary has declared that the once war-torn southern Iraqi city of Basra is now a "transformed city."Fri, 23 May 2008 14:04:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/04/01/uk.iraq/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/04/01/uk.iraq/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe British defense minister on Tuesday said the number of British troops in Iraq will remain at the current level of around 4,000 for the time being.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:03:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1726892,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1726892,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsPrime Minister Nouri al-Maliki claimed Tuesday that a week-old operation against Shiite militias has been a "success" despite a cease-fireTue, 01 Apr 2008 17:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/12/14/gates.afghanistan/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/12/14/gates.afghanistan/index.html#cnnSTCTextDefense and foreign ministers from eight NATO countries were gathering Friday in Scotland for a two-day conference to discuss Afghanistan's future, where the U.S. defense secretary plans to press allies to commit more resources to the fight there.Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:54:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/12/10/afghan.fighting/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/12/10/afghan.fighting/index.html#cnnSTCTextFresh from a trip to Iraq, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown arrived in Afghanistan Monday on an unannounced visit to meet with Afghan leaders and British troops who are part of NATO's International Security Assistance Force.Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:24:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/12/03/iraq.britain/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/12/03/iraq.britain/index.html#cnnSTCTextA halving of British troop numbers in southeastern Iraq could make it impossible to retain control of the region, a British parliamentary committee warned Monday.Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:20:00 ESThttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1678278,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1678278,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsThe British defense secretary confirmed Wednesday that Britain plans to turn over security to Iraqis in the oil-rich southeastern province of Basra in mid-DecemberWed, 31 Oct 2007 15:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/10/06/afghan.william/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/10/06/afghan.william/index.html#cnnSTCTextPrince William's former Sandhurst academy platoon leader was killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, making him the highest-ranking British officer to die since operations started there nearly six years ago.Sat, 06 Oct 2007 17:46:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/04/15/iraq.main/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/04/15/iraq.main/index.htmlA string of car bombs and suicide attacks across Iraq on Sunday killed and wounded dozens in what has been a bloody weekend for the war-ravaged nation.Sun, 15 Apr 2007 07:16:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/04/09/iran.britain/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/04/09/iran.britain/index.htmlThe British government has banned all military service members from talking to the media in return for payment following a storm of protests over interviews with the 15 marines and sailors who were held captive in Iran.Mon, 09 Apr 2007 06:40:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/europe/10/10/uk.troops/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/europe/10/10/uk.troops/index.htmlBritain has announced pay rises for its troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, in recognition of the ferocity of fighting there.Tue, 10 Oct 2006 18:10:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/08/01/afghan.british/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/08/01/afghan.british/index.htmlThree British soldiers were killed Tuesday when their vehicle came under fire in southern Afghanistan, according to the British Ministry of Defense and NATO.Tue, 01 Aug 2006 08:03:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/07/11/afghan.troops/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/07/11/afghan.troops/index.htmlBritain will bolster its force in Afghanistan by about 900 troops in the next few months, UK Defense Secretary Des Browne has said.Tue, 11 Jul 2006 05:47:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/07/06/afghan.attack/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/07/06/afghan.attack/index.htmlBritain has said it is urgently considering a request to send more troops to fight the Taliban insurgency.Thu, 06 Jul 2006 12:48:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/05/18/iraq.main/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/05/18/iraq.main/index.htmlThe Arabic-language satellite network Al-Jazeera has broadcast video showing a United Arab Emirates diplomat who was kidnapped earlier this week.Thu, 18 May 2006 09:04:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/europe/05/07/britain.iraq/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/europe/05/07/britain.iraq/index.htmlCritics of the Iraq war have urged UK Prime Minister Tony Blair to resign after a helicopter crash killed up to five British soldiers in Basra.Sun, 07 May 2006 12:05:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/europe/05/06/british.cabinet/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/europe/05/06/british.cabinet/index.htmlPrime Minister Tony Blair has unveiled his new Cabinet after Thursday's election won him a landmark third term.Fri, 06 May 2005 21:52:00 EDT