Friday, May 29, 2009

White House Attacks British Papers

"I don't think there's confusion," Gibbs said. (AP Photo)

White House Spars With British Media Over Detainee Abuse Photos -- FOX News

White House spokesman Robert Gibbs attacked the British media Thursday over a Daily Telegraph article that reports there are photos of American soldiers abusing Iraqi prisoners that include images of rape and sexual abuse.

The White House apparently isn't a fan of the British press.

White House spokesman Robert Gibbs attacked the British media Thursday after the Daily Telegraph reported that photographs exist of American soldiers abusing Iraqi prisoners, and that the photos include images of rape and sexual abuse.

Earlier this month, President Obama, in a sharp reversal, said he opposed the release of photos said to depict detainee abuse, because he believes that publishing the images could put American soldiers overseas in harm's way.

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More News On Detainee Abuse Photos

Robert Gibbs, rattled by Telegraph story, lashes out at British press -- The Telegraph
Gibbs slams British press; denies Telegraph report -- The Politico
Robert Gibbs should apologise to the British press for his sneering rant -- The Telegraph
White House denies report on rape photos -- Washington Examiner
Gibbs Slams British Press and Denies Telegraph Story -- Washington Post
US Rejects Newspaper Report on Iraq Prison Photos -- Voice of America
Washington slams Telegraph report on Iraq jail photos -- AFP
Push to Block Photos -- Washington Post
White House Briefing: Gibbs Torpedoes British Press on Abuse Photos -- Politics Daily
Do The Photos Show Rape?, Ctd -- The Atlantic
Abu Ghraib pix tale false - Pentagon -- Daily News

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