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Four Americans Killed In US Base Attack In Afghanistan
Four Americans were killed on Saturday in a suicide bombing inside the largest US military base in Afghanistan, Pentagon chief Ashton Carter said, in a major breach of security.
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Pentagon Chief In Turkey As Mosul Tensions Grow
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter arrived in Ankara on Friday for talks with the leaders of Turkey, a crucial but sensitive ally in the fight against the ISIS group.
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Pentagon Chief Reassures ASEAN Ministers Over Future US Commitments
Pentagon Chief Ashton Carter met Friday with Southeast Asian defense ministers to discuss regional security issues and reassure them America's "rebalance" to Asia will continue under the next US administration.
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US-Philippines Military Alliance 'Ironclad': Pentagon Chief
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Thursday said America's alliance with the Philippines remains "ironclad" even though the Asian ally's leader has vowed to end joint military exercises.
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No Plans To Change US Nuke Strike Rules: Pentagon Chief
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Tuesday the Pentagon has no plans to pursue a "no-first-use" nuclear weapons policy.
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Pentagon Chief Calls Russia Out Over 'Nuclear Saber-Rattling'
Russia could be more willing to deploy nuclear weapons today than the Soviet Union ever was during the Cold War, US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter warned Monday.
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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 Ashton Carter Lands In Afghanistan
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter arrived in Afghanistan today for talks with President Ashraf Ghani, days after the United States and NATO pledged to keep thousands of troops in the troubled country.
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North Korea Test Shows Need For Expanded Missile Defense: Pentagon Chief
The United States will continue to expand its defense systems to protect South Korea and regional allies from North Korean missiles, Pentagon chief Ashton Carter said Wednesday.
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Pentagon Chief Urges Greater Military Cooperation With China
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter today called for greater cooperation with China as Beijing pursues the rapid development of its military.
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China Risks 'Great Wall Of Self-Isolation': Pentagon Chief
China risks creating a "Great Wall of self-isolation" through its continued military expansion in the South China Sea and its hacks on US companies, Pentagon chief Ashton Carter said Friday.
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Pentagon Working To 'Take Out' ISIS's Internet
The US military's secretive Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) is working to destroy the ISIS group's Internet connections and leave the terrorists in a state of "virtual isolation," Pentagon chiefs said on Thursday.
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US Says Death Of ISIS Number Two 'Hampers' Its Operations Ability
US forces killed the ISIS group's second-in-command this week, dealing a blow to the extremists' ability to conduct operations in Iraq, Syria and abroad, Pentagon chief Ashton Carter said on Friday.
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NATO Willing To Support Migrant Naval Operation In Aegean: US
NATO is willing to support a German, Greek and Turkish request for a maritime mission to help monitor Turkey's Aegean Sea coast for migrant smugglers, Pentagon chief Ashton Carter said Thursday.
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Pentagon Chief Says US Keeping Eye On North Korea's Missile Program
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said on Wednesday the U.S. military was keeping a vigilant eye on North Korea's missile and nuclear programs, and was continually expanding its defenses against a possible missile attack by Pyongyang.
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Four Americans Killed In US Base Attack In Afghanistan
Four Americans were killed on Saturday in a suicide bombing inside the largest US military base in Afghanistan, Pentagon chief Ashton Carter said, in a major breach of security.
-
Pentagon Chief In Turkey As Mosul Tensions Grow
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter arrived in Ankara on Friday for talks with the leaders of Turkey, a crucial but sensitive ally in the fight against the ISIS group.
-
Pentagon Chief Reassures ASEAN Ministers Over Future US Commitments
Pentagon Chief Ashton Carter met Friday with Southeast Asian defense ministers to discuss regional security issues and reassure them America's "rebalance" to Asia will continue under the next US administration.
-
US-Philippines Military Alliance 'Ironclad': Pentagon Chief
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Thursday said America's alliance with the Philippines remains "ironclad" even though the Asian ally's leader has vowed to end joint military exercises.
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No Plans To Change US Nuke Strike Rules: Pentagon Chief
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Tuesday the Pentagon has no plans to pursue a "no-first-use" nuclear weapons policy.
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Pentagon Chief Calls Russia Out Over 'Nuclear Saber-Rattling'
Russia could be more willing to deploy nuclear weapons today than the Soviet Union ever was during the Cold War, US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter warned Monday.
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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 Ashton Carter Lands In Afghanistan
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter arrived in Afghanistan today for talks with President Ashraf Ghani, days after the United States and NATO pledged to keep thousands of troops in the troubled country.
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North Korea Test Shows Need For Expanded Missile Defense: Pentagon Chief
The United States will continue to expand its defense systems to protect South Korea and regional allies from North Korean missiles, Pentagon chief Ashton Carter said Wednesday.
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Pentagon Chief Urges Greater Military Cooperation With China
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter today called for greater cooperation with China as Beijing pursues the rapid development of its military.
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China Risks 'Great Wall Of Self-Isolation': Pentagon Chief
China risks creating a "Great Wall of self-isolation" through its continued military expansion in the South China Sea and its hacks on US companies, Pentagon chief Ashton Carter said Friday.
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Pentagon Working To 'Take Out' ISIS's Internet
The US military's secretive Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) is working to destroy the ISIS group's Internet connections and leave the terrorists in a state of "virtual isolation," Pentagon chiefs said on Thursday.
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US Says Death Of ISIS Number Two 'Hampers' Its Operations Ability
US forces killed the ISIS group's second-in-command this week, dealing a blow to the extremists' ability to conduct operations in Iraq, Syria and abroad, Pentagon chief Ashton Carter said on Friday.
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NATO Willing To Support Migrant Naval Operation In Aegean: US
NATO is willing to support a German, Greek and Turkish request for a maritime mission to help monitor Turkey's Aegean Sea coast for migrant smugglers, Pentagon chief Ashton Carter said Thursday.
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Pentagon Chief Says US Keeping Eye On North Korea's Missile Program
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said on Wednesday the U.S. military was keeping a vigilant eye on North Korea's missile and nuclear programs, and was continually expanding its defenses against a possible missile attack by Pyongyang.
