Iraq says 5 US contractors in Iraqi custody to be released due to insufficient evidence

BAGHDAD — Five U.S. contractors detained during an investigation into the slaying of another American will be freed after a week in Iraqi custody due to insufficient evidence against them, the Iraqi government said Wednesday.

Wife of US contractor detained in Iraq says husband to be released soon

BAGHDAD — The wife of one of five U.S. contractors detained in Iraq says her husband should be released soon.