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• Top military chief urges Iran diplomacy
WASHINGTON - It could turn out to be one of the most significant comments of the 2008 campaign — but coming just ahead of a holiday weekend, it isn’t getting much notice. Upon his return from a visit to Israel and Europe, the nation’s highest ...
• Fate of Guantanamo Bay prison debated
The Bush administration is developing a long-range plan to empty the Guantanamo Bay military prison that could include asking Congress to spell out procedures for scores of suspected terrorists whom the government does not plan to bring to trial ...
• U.S. spent $250 million on hostage search
July 3: NBC's Mark Potter has more on "Operation Checkmate," the bold ruse behind the rescue of three American hostages from Colombian rebels. WASHINGTON - The U.S. military said it flew thousands of spy flights over Colombian jungles trying to find ...
• Canada to rehear U.S. soldier's refugee claim
About 200 American military deserters are believed to have come to Canada to avoid service in Iraq. Canadian immigration officials and the courts have so far rejected efforts to grant them refugee status.
• Video shows Colombia hostage rescue
Gerardo Aguilar, alias Cesar, was the local commander of the rebel group in charge of guarding the hostages. He was arrested by army officers during the rescue of Ingrid Betancourt, three U.S. military contractors and 11 other hostages. BOGOTA ...

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• World: Nederlands: Maatschappij: Krijgsmacht  (61)

» DutchSubmarines.com - Review the history of the Royal Netherlands Navy submarine service. Read attack logs, ship specs, mission assignments, construction details and more . . .
» MilATCC - The Military Air Traffic Control Centre (Dutchmil, 711 Squadron) of the Netherlands.
» Ministry of Defence/Ministerie van Defensie Homepage - English/Dutch site. Each page has an English version.
» Royal Netherlands Air Force Association - Promotes and stimulates support among the general public for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF). Features the contents of a magazine, photographs, a list of acronyms and e-cards.