1.   According to US defense officials, Walker was in the custody of US special forces near Mazar-i-Sharif.

2.   These troops often direct the Taliban military, US defense officials said.

3.   US defense officials, however, say the substance, which is vitamin-grade iron, is not toxic, although it can make some people feel ill.

4.   In separate incidents at the embassy, three Liberians were killed and one wounded by U.S. Marine gunfire, defense officials in Washington said.

5.   Military cooperation is also expected to be discussed, according to defense industry officials.

6.   A Chinese military delegation has begun talks with US defense officials, the Pentagon said Monday, amid escalating bilateral tensions over Taiwan.

7.   A US commando was lightly wounded in the ankle, US defense officials said.

8.   During the Cold War, defense officials both sides hardly met for exchanges.

9.   Walker was on his way back to the United States Tuesday to face terrorism charges, US defense officials said.

10.   Japanese and US defense officials held meetings over the issue this year, but Tokyo has yet to make a decision on taking part in the scheme.