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Somaliland, by contrast, is an unrecognised state larger than England and home to 3.5 million people, but it has an independent, democratically elected government and its own army, flag, media and border control, but must rely on an uneasy relationship with Somalia for matters like international diplomacy and large scale public works.
BBC: Somaliland: Africa��s unofficial country
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The Australian Army lowered its flag at Camp Terendak in the southern Iraqi city of Talil on Monday, turning over security responsibility for Muthanna and Dhi Qar provinces to U.S. forces.
CNN: Australia ends combat operations in Iraq
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People within the army feel that the whole army is taking the flag to save the uniform of just one person.
NPR: Musharraf Sparks Political Crisis
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The symbolic ceremony in Baghdad officially "cased" (retired) the US forces flag, according to army tradition.
BBC: US flag ceremony marks formal end of Iraq war role
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Such a state would inevitably appeal to Jordan's Palestinian population to reunite under a single flag, government and army -- turning over to very dangerous elements the small but well-equipped and modern Jordanian military.
CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Hearing sddresses Saudi, Egyptian unreliability
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Kennedy, former U.S. Army deputy chief of staff for intelligence, is the first and only woman to have received this flag rank in the U.S. Army.
CNN: Retired Lt. Gen. Claudia Kennedy
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Among the signatories of the letter were scores of retired flag officers who previously served in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, as well as R.
CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy
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She did manage to rescue the folded flag she received after her sister, who was in the Army, died about three years ago.
CNN: Florida plane crash survivor: 'God is good'
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And, in one neighbourhood this week, we were surprised to find fighters of the Free Syrian Army openly carrying guns and running an office with their own fax machine and flag.
BBC: Conflict hits Damascus daily life
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Walking to the site, thousands of face-painted, flag-waving, colorfully-dressed sports fans are met by an army of purple and red-clad volunteers dancing, joking and welcoming them.
CNN: Park life: Games leave London with a happy golden glow
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The flag of Rocamadour flew over the battle of Navas de Tolosa, when the Moors were routed by the army of Alfonso VIII of Castile.
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