A British Army officer has been cleared by the Ministry of Defence of mistreating prisoners of war in Iraq. No criminal proceedings will be brought against Colonel Tim Collins, the former commanding officer of the 1st Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment, the the Ministry of Defence said. A spokeswoman for the MoD said: "I can confirm that the investigation into allegations against Colonel Collins has now concluded and that no criminal proceedings will be taken against him." Northern-Ireland born Col Collins, 43, a father of five, won British and American praise for a rousing speech to his Royal Irish Regiment troops...