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The American base of Sigonella will not be enlarged

Siracusa, Italy - The Ministry of Defense denies the coming of seven thousand new soldiers

There will not be any enlargement of the American military base of Sigonella which would have brought an increasing of seven thousand soldiers at the Sicilian base. Concerning the entity of the military foreigner staff present at the moment, established by bilateral agreements previously stipulated, there has not been any request of variation, the Ministry of Defense reported. The news about the...

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Rome, Italy, 01/30/2007 21:22
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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