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Yemen's Rebels Pledge To Continue Red Sea Attacks Despite Warning From US
The United States condemned "unprecedented" attacks by Yemeni rebels on Red Sea shipping as the Huthis pledged Tuesday to continue military operations despite the announcement of a new maritime protection force.
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US Senate Confirms Lloyd Austin As First Black Chief Of Pentagon
The US Senate confirmed retired general Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense Friday, the second cabinet nominee of new President Joe Biden to gain approval and the first African American to lead the Pentagon.
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US Launches New Pentagon Command For Space Warfare
President Donald Trump launched a new Pentagon command dedicated to warfare in space Thursday, as American military chiefs see China and Russia pressing hard to erode the US advantage in the newest military frontier.
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Mark Esper Takes Over At Pentagon As Tensions With Iran Flare
Trump's new pick for Pentagon chief Mark Esper takes over as acting defense secretary on Monday -- and will quickly find himself in the hot seat on everything from tensions with Iran to Washington's position within NATO.
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India's Diplomat Shortage Leaves It Far Behind Asian Rival China: Report
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Pentagon chief Jim Mattis are heading to New Delhi next week for an inaugural set of high-level meetings -- one more sign the West wants to deepen cooperation with India as a hedge against China.
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The Post Trailer Gives Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks A Chance To Release The Pentagon Papers
The Post Trailer: Headlined by Meryl Streep (Katherine Graham) and Tom Hanks (The Washington Post's chief editor Ben Bradlee), Steven Spielberg's new investigation drama is "based on a true story"
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US Defence Secretary James Mattis Mattis Meets PM Modi, Discusses Enhanced Indo-US Cooperation
US Defence Secretary James Mattis arrived in New Delhi on Monday and was greeted by Joint Secretary Shambhu Kumaran.The Pentagon chief arrived today for a 48-hour trip -- the first to India by any member of President Donald Trump's cabinet.
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New Pentagon Chief Seeks To Underscore Alliances With Japan, South Korea
New Pentagon chief James Mattis on Wednesday heads to South Korea and Japan, where he will seek to reassure the key US allies about American security commitments in the region.
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Pentagon And Intelligence Seek National Security Agency Chief's Removal
Top US military and intelligence leaders are pushing President Barack Obama to fire National Security Agency Chief Admiral Michael Rogers, US media reported on Saturday, even as Mr Rogers is apparently being considered for a senior position in the Donald Trump administration.
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Pentagon Chief Praises Afghan Forces, Touts New Rules
Pentagon chief Ashton Carter reiterated Washington's support for "courageous" Afghan security forces Tuesday and touted new rules of engagement that make it easier for US forces to help them strike the Taliban.
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Pentagon Chief Outlines Reforms Reflecting New Global Threats
Defence Secretary Ash Carter outlined several broad changes he envisions to make the Pentagon more efficient in combating global threats such as ISIS on Tuesday.
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Pentagon Reshaping Spending Amid Changing Security Environment: US Defense Chief
Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Tuesday the Pentagon would seek a $582.7 billion defense budget next year and reshape its spending priorities to reflect a new strategic environment marked by Russian assertiveness and the rise of ISIS.
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Pentagon Chief Ash Carter Says New Action Needed on Russia Over Ukraine
The United States needs to take new steps to respond to the Ukraine conflict because economic sanctions and other Western actions have failed to get Russian President Vladimir Putin to reverse course, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Friday.
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Pentagon Chief Ash Carter Warns Sexual Assault Problem Could Deter Recruits
Defense Secretary Ash Carter warned on Wednesday that the military's sexual assault problem could drive away new recruits, and urged a group of officer trainees to have the courage to speak out against behaviour that contributes to sexual misconduct.
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US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter to Convene Anti-Islamic State War Council in Kuwait
New Pentagon chief Ashton Carter will hold talks today in Kuwait with top US commanders and diplomats to discuss the war effort against the Islamic State jihadist group, officials said.
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Yemen's Rebels Pledge To Continue Red Sea Attacks Despite Warning From US
The United States condemned "unprecedented" attacks by Yemeni rebels on Red Sea shipping as the Huthis pledged Tuesday to continue military operations despite the announcement of a new maritime protection force.
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US Senate Confirms Lloyd Austin As First Black Chief Of Pentagon
The US Senate confirmed retired general Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense Friday, the second cabinet nominee of new President Joe Biden to gain approval and the first African American to lead the Pentagon.
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US Launches New Pentagon Command For Space Warfare
President Donald Trump launched a new Pentagon command dedicated to warfare in space Thursday, as American military chiefs see China and Russia pressing hard to erode the US advantage in the newest military frontier.
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Mark Esper Takes Over At Pentagon As Tensions With Iran Flare
Trump's new pick for Pentagon chief Mark Esper takes over as acting defense secretary on Monday -- and will quickly find himself in the hot seat on everything from tensions with Iran to Washington's position within NATO.
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India's Diplomat Shortage Leaves It Far Behind Asian Rival China: Report
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Pentagon chief Jim Mattis are heading to New Delhi next week for an inaugural set of high-level meetings -- one more sign the West wants to deepen cooperation with India as a hedge against China.
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The Post Trailer Gives Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks A Chance To Release The Pentagon Papers
The Post Trailer: Headlined by Meryl Streep (Katherine Graham) and Tom Hanks (The Washington Post's chief editor Ben Bradlee), Steven Spielberg's new investigation drama is "based on a true story"
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US Defence Secretary James Mattis Mattis Meets PM Modi, Discusses Enhanced Indo-US Cooperation
US Defence Secretary James Mattis arrived in New Delhi on Monday and was greeted by Joint Secretary Shambhu Kumaran.The Pentagon chief arrived today for a 48-hour trip -- the first to India by any member of President Donald Trump's cabinet.
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New Pentagon Chief Seeks To Underscore Alliances With Japan, South Korea
New Pentagon chief James Mattis on Wednesday heads to South Korea and Japan, where he will seek to reassure the key US allies about American security commitments in the region.
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Pentagon And Intelligence Seek National Security Agency Chief's Removal
Top US military and intelligence leaders are pushing President Barack Obama to fire National Security Agency Chief Admiral Michael Rogers, US media reported on Saturday, even as Mr Rogers is apparently being considered for a senior position in the Donald Trump administration.
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Pentagon Chief Praises Afghan Forces, Touts New Rules
Pentagon chief Ashton Carter reiterated Washington's support for "courageous" Afghan security forces Tuesday and touted new rules of engagement that make it easier for US forces to help them strike the Taliban.
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Pentagon Chief Outlines Reforms Reflecting New Global Threats
Defence Secretary Ash Carter outlined several broad changes he envisions to make the Pentagon more efficient in combating global threats such as ISIS on Tuesday.
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Pentagon Reshaping Spending Amid Changing Security Environment: US Defense Chief
Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Tuesday the Pentagon would seek a $582.7 billion defense budget next year and reshape its spending priorities to reflect a new strategic environment marked by Russian assertiveness and the rise of ISIS.
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Pentagon Chief Ash Carter Says New Action Needed on Russia Over Ukraine
The United States needs to take new steps to respond to the Ukraine conflict because economic sanctions and other Western actions have failed to get Russian President Vladimir Putin to reverse course, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Friday.
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Pentagon Chief Ash Carter Warns Sexual Assault Problem Could Deter Recruits
Defense Secretary Ash Carter warned on Wednesday that the military's sexual assault problem could drive away new recruits, and urged a group of officer trainees to have the courage to speak out against behaviour that contributes to sexual misconduct.
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US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter to Convene Anti-Islamic State War Council in Kuwait
New Pentagon chief Ashton Carter will hold talks today in Kuwait with top US commanders and diplomats to discuss the war effort against the Islamic State jihadist group, officials said.
