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World - International
1/23/2021 4:53:50 PM
Austin took office as the first Black defense chief, in the wake of the deadly insurrection at the US Capitol, where retired and current military members were among the rioters touting far-right conspiracies

World - International
1/22/2021 7:23:44 PM
Before heading to the Pentagon, Austin wrote on Twitter that he is especially proud to be the first Black secretary of defense

World - Region
1/16/2021 2:00:00 PM
The US Defense Department announced Friday that it would include close ally Israel in the area covered by its Middle East-focused Central Command

Books - News
1/11/2021 12:57:05 PM
The Pentagon Papers reports, which began in June 1971, exposed widespread government deception about U.S. prospects for victory

World - International
1/7/2021 5:11:47 PM
The orders come a day after angry and armed protesters broke into the U.S. Capitol, forcing Congress members to halt the ongoing vote to certify Biden's election and then flee from Congress chambers

World - International
1/6/2021 11:13:46 PM
Pentagon spokesperson Jonathan Hoffman said Wednesday afternoon that defense leaders have been in contact with the city and congressional leadership

World - Region
1/4/2021 1:40:08 PM
The New York Times, quoting US officials, said this move was part of a "de-escalatory" signal to Tehran to avoid a conflict in President Donald Trump's last days in office

World - International
12/22/2020 7:38:13 PM
Afghanistan is experiencing an upsurge in violence, with the Taliban carrying out almost daily attacks against government forces in recent weeks

World - International
12/9/2020 6:29:06 PM
The nomination of Austin requires both houses of Congress to waive a law requiring the military's top brass to have been out of the armed forces for at least seven years before running the Pentagon

World - International
12/8/2020 1:20:45 PM
Austin, 67, will be the first Black US secretary of defense if the US Senate confirms him

World - Region
12/8/2020 12:00:09 PM
A senior US military official that based on the security situation in the region, the Nimitz must remain there now and 'for some time to come'

World - International
12/2/2020 10:47:02 AM
The Pentagon gave no reason for Maier's departure but said the decision to disband the task force he led was a recognition of the 'success of the military fight to destroy' the Islamic State's grip on territory in Iraq and Syria

World - Africa
11/27/2020 6:56:50 PM
The visit came after the reported death last week of a CIA officer in Somalia, where some 700 US troops are based to train Somali forces and launch attacks on the Al-Shabaab militant group

World - International
11/19/2020 10:24:07 AM
And it comes days after the Pentagon announced it would reduce the number of US military personnel in Afghanistan from 4,500 to 2,500 by mid-January

World - International
11/14/2020 6:07:30 PM
Michele Flournoy, a politically moderate Pentagon veteran, is regarded by U.S. officials and political insiders as a top choice for the position

World - Africa
10/31/2020 4:29:21 PM

World - Region
10/24/2020 6:31:25 PM
'Turkey's goal is not upset anyone but to ensure its people's security,' defence ministry spokesperson Sebnem Aktop said in a statement

World - Region
10/21/2020 4:37:21 PM
Erdogan has downplayed possible fallout and promised counter-sanctions

World - International
10/8/2020 3:08:02 PM
Trump in his tweet said ``we should have the small remaining number of our BRAVE Men and Women serving in Afghanistan home by Christmas''

World - Africa
10/1/2020 12:43:08 PM

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