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• Top military officer 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 Gitmo 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.
• Ex-hostage Betancourt in emotional return to France
Freed Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt welcomed by French President Nicolas Sarkozy upon her arrival at Villacoublay's military airport, west of Paris, on Friday. PARIS - Former hostage Ingrid Betancourt arrived in France to a hero's welcome ...

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» Central Defence and Society Federation - An association which aims to stimulate discussion about military and other defence, and to educate the Swedish citizens about current defence policies.
» Swedish Armed Forces - Official site providing an overview of the structure, history, and operations of the Swedish military.
» Swedish National Defence College - Contributes research and the training of military officers and civilians for staff, commander and specialist positions for the Total Defence or for international missions. News and event announcements; mission; and information about academic, research, and international programs.