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Sweden, Israel quarrel over military exercise pull-out


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Sweden, Israel quarrel over military exercise pull-out Thu Apr 27, 2:45 PM ET STOCKHOLM (AFP) - Sweden and Israel were locked in a diplomatic row after the Scandinavian country pulled out of a military exercise because the Israelis were taking part. The Swedish foreign ministry said on Wednesday that the Spring Flag air exercises in Sardinia on May 8-25 "have been organised for peacekeeping operations and we don't want to take part because of Israel's participation". Continue to read: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060427/wl_mideast_afp/swedenisraelmilitary_060427184523


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