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Algeria--terrorist leader said to be surrounded.
February 29, 2008

Bulgaria--series of U.S. base agreements finalized.
February 29, 2008

USA--commandant halts deliveries of new armored vest.
February 29, 2008

Burkina Faso--cost of living sparks riots in capital.
February 29, 2008

Czech Republic--number of generals to be trimmed.
February 29, 2008

India--750 females to be recruited for border guards.
February 29, 2008

Iraq--Turkish troops withdrawal reported.
February 29, 2008

Kenya--rivals agree to share power.
February 29, 2008

Peru--training ship visits South Korea.
February 29, 2008

Russia--plans set for 11 additional ICBMS this year.
February 29, 2008

Sri Lanka--army captures strategic water control point.
February 29, 2008

Thailand--former coup leader moves into military compound.
February 29, 2008

USA--American warships dispatched to Lebanese coast.
February 29, 2008

USA--amphibious vessel New York to be christened Saturday.
February 29, 2008

USA--armed recon helicopter to pack Gatling gun.
February 29, 2008

USA--order placed for 11 more Chinooks.
February 29, 2008

Iraq--King Air turboprops launch operations.(Brief article)
February 29, 2008

United Kingdom--Prince Harry to be withdrawn from Afghan duty.(Brief a...
February 29, 2008

USA--freeze urged on Air Force personnel cuts.(United States. Air Forc...
February 29, 2008

China--accord signed to open military hotline with U.S.(Brief article)
February 29, 2008

Kosovo--more Germans to beef up KFOR.(Kosovo force)(Brief article)
February 29, 2008

Nepal--agreement reached with ethnic group.(Brief article)
February 29, 2008

USA--some career army NCOS offered $150,000 to re-up.(noncommissioned ...
February 29, 2008

Cambodia--soldiers to train in Bangladesh.
February 28, 2008

Canada--training for Afghan duty winds down at Fort Bliss, Texas.
February 28, 2008

CHINA--deal made for 150 helicopters from Poland.
February 28, 2008

Colombia--FARC releases 4 hostages to Chavez.
February 28, 2008

Dem Rep of Congo--Ituri militia ambushes patrol.
February 28, 2008

Denmark--Saab command-and-control contract cancelled.
February 28, 2008

France--more French troops could head to Afghanistan.
February 28, 2008

France--Sarkozy announces reviews of all African defense accords.
February 28, 2008

India--fighter competition extended another 2 months.
February 28, 2008

India--new agreement reached for Russian carrier.
February 28, 2008

Israel--Gaza air strikes retaliate for Palestinian rocket barrage.
February 28, 2008

Netherlands--commission eyes structural review of defense budget.
February 28, 2008

Norway--NATO Warfare Center could be axed.
February 28, 2008

Pakistan--Al-Qaida deputy threatens revenge.
February 28, 2008

Pakistan--missile strikes militant hideout in South Waziristan.
February 28, 2008

Russia--corvette commissioned at St. Petersburg yard.
February 28, 2008

Slovak Republic--upgraded Migs return to service.
February 28, 2008

South Korea--plans made for peacekeeping training center.
February 28, 2008

Sudan--remote Sudanese village attacked by Ugandan rebels.
February 28, 2008

Turkey--Kurdish death toll in Iraq placed at 230, says army.
February 28, 2008

USA--communication woes may delay Coast Guard cutter.
February 28, 2008

USA--Hawkeye misses runway, crashes.
February 28, 2008

China--agreement reached to enhance defense cooperation with Japan.(Br...
February 28, 2008

USA--construction starts on HQ for marine special ops command.(United ...
February 28, 2008

Iraq--bus bombing kills 9 passengers.
February 27, 2008

Iran--major powers seek more sanctions on Tehran.
February 27, 2008

Indonesia--new air base being built near Malaysian border.
February 27, 2008

India--major military deal looms with Polish company.
February 27, 2008

Burundi--2 troops killed in attack blamed on rebels.
February 27, 2008

Bosnia-Herzegovina--Bosnian Serb protesters attempt to storm U.S. cons...
February 27, 2008

Afghanistan--roadside bomb kills 2 polish troops.
February 27, 2008

USA--upgrades keep warthogs flying.
February 27, 2008

USA--stability operations become core army mission.
February 27, 2008

South Korea--infantry gear to be modernized.
February 27, 2008

Russia--20 percent boost seen for military spending.
February 27, 2008

Norway--Norwegian trainers to embed with Afghans in troubled southern ...
February 27, 2008

Italy--coast guard orders 3rd surveillance aircraft.
February 27, 2008

Israel--Barak promises fence on Egyptian border.
February 27, 2008

Iraq--first helicopter airlift resupplies troops.
February 27, 2008

China--consultations held with U.S. over maritime safety.(Brief articl...
February 27, 2008

Congo Republic--out-of-date and abandoned weapons face destruction.(Br...
February 27, 2008

Germany--Mini Minewolf passes survivability tests.(Brief article)
February 27, 2008

Iraq--Baghdad condemns Turkish incursion against PKK.(Brief article)
February 27, 2008

New Zealand--shortage continues among marine technicians.(Brief articl...
February 27, 2008

Ukraine--British destroyer visits Sevastopol.(Brief article)
February 27, 2008

United Kingdom--report surfaces suggesting closure of Devonport naval ...
February 27, 2008

USA--American facilities eyed for Afghan-Pakistan border.(Brief articl...
February 27, 2008

USA--combat tours to be reduced, says army chief.(Brief article)
February 27, 2008

USA--force projections made for Iraq, Afghanistan.(Brief article)
February 26, 2008

Australia--more details unveiled for defense white paper.(Joel Fitzgib...
February 26, 2008

Afghanistan--used G222 transports may serve in air force.(Brief articl...
February 26, 2008

Afghanistan--Gates forecasts Taliban to shift to more terror.(Brief ar...
February 26, 2008

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