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US Senators Confirm Call For Formal Probe Into Signal Chat On Yemen War Plan
The leaders of the US Senate Armed Services Committee confirmed on Thursday that they have asked the Defense Department for an inquiry into Trump administration officials' discussion of sensitive attack plans on the Signal messaging app.
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US Passes $895 Billion Defence Bill After Fiery Debate On Transgender Clause
The US Senate on Monday voted overwhelmingly to advance an $895 billion bill setting policy for the Pentagon toward passage as soon as Tuesday, which would send it to the White House for President Joe Biden to sign into law.
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Pakistan 'Harbouring Terrorists' In Afghanistan To Counter Indian Influence: Top US Official
Pakistan is "harbouring terrorists" and using them as "reserve" in Afghanistan, a top US intelligence official has told lawmakers. Pakistan wants to see an Afghanistan that "does not have heavy Indian influence," Lt Gen Vincent Stewart, Director, Defense Intelligence Agency told members of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee during a Congr...
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John Mccain Blasts Lack Of US Patrols In South China Sea
The chairman of the influential US Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday criticized the Obama administration for delaying further "freedom of navigation" patrols within 12 nautical miles of islands built by China in the South China Sea.
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Iraq PM Says Country Has Sufficient Forces to Fight ISIS
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said today that Iraq has sufficient forces to fight the ISIS, after American senators called for more US troops to be deployed to the country.
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US to Intensify Fight Against Islamic State Militants: Pentagon Chief
The US military will intensify air strikes and may carry out more direct ground attacks as it steps up efforts against Islamic State militants following a failed bid to train Syrian rebels, Defense Secretary Ash Carter told lawmakers on Tuesday.
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More Troops May be Needed in Afghanistan Post-2016: US Commander
Washington must consider boosting its military presence in Afghanistan after 2016 if it intends to repel a Taliban upsurge, a US Commander said today as he acknowledged an air strike on a Kunduz hospital was a mistake.
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US Should Spurn Russia's Rocket Engines Despite SpaceX Failure: McCain
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain made the statement on Monday following the SpaceX Falcon 9 explosion.
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Senate Okays Defense Bill Over White House Objections
The US Senate on Thursday passed a $612-billion defense policy bill, over White House objections, that allows lethal weapons for Ukraine, and virtually prevents President Barack Obama from closing the war-on-terror prison at Guantanamo.
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US House Urges President Barack Obama to Send Lethal Arms to Ukraine
American lawmakers voted overwhelmingly on Monday to urge President Barack Obama to provide Ukraine with lethal weapons to defend itself against Russian "aggression."
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US Senators Confirm Call For Formal Probe Into Signal Chat On Yemen War Plan
The leaders of the US Senate Armed Services Committee confirmed on Thursday that they have asked the Defense Department for an inquiry into Trump administration officials' discussion of sensitive attack plans on the Signal messaging app.
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US Passes $895 Billion Defence Bill After Fiery Debate On Transgender Clause
The US Senate on Monday voted overwhelmingly to advance an $895 billion bill setting policy for the Pentagon toward passage as soon as Tuesday, which would send it to the White House for President Joe Biden to sign into law.
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Pakistan 'Harbouring Terrorists' In Afghanistan To Counter Indian Influence: Top US Official
Pakistan is "harbouring terrorists" and using them as "reserve" in Afghanistan, a top US intelligence official has told lawmakers. Pakistan wants to see an Afghanistan that "does not have heavy Indian influence," Lt Gen Vincent Stewart, Director, Defense Intelligence Agency told members of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee during a Congr...
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John Mccain Blasts Lack Of US Patrols In South China Sea
The chairman of the influential US Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday criticized the Obama administration for delaying further "freedom of navigation" patrols within 12 nautical miles of islands built by China in the South China Sea.
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Iraq PM Says Country Has Sufficient Forces to Fight ISIS
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said today that Iraq has sufficient forces to fight the ISIS, after American senators called for more US troops to be deployed to the country.
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US to Intensify Fight Against Islamic State Militants: Pentagon Chief
The US military will intensify air strikes and may carry out more direct ground attacks as it steps up efforts against Islamic State militants following a failed bid to train Syrian rebels, Defense Secretary Ash Carter told lawmakers on Tuesday.
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More Troops May be Needed in Afghanistan Post-2016: US Commander
Washington must consider boosting its military presence in Afghanistan after 2016 if it intends to repel a Taliban upsurge, a US Commander said today as he acknowledged an air strike on a Kunduz hospital was a mistake.
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US Should Spurn Russia's Rocket Engines Despite SpaceX Failure: McCain
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain made the statement on Monday following the SpaceX Falcon 9 explosion.
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Senate Okays Defense Bill Over White House Objections
The US Senate on Thursday passed a $612-billion defense policy bill, over White House objections, that allows lethal weapons for Ukraine, and virtually prevents President Barack Obama from closing the war-on-terror prison at Guantanamo.
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US House Urges President Barack Obama to Send Lethal Arms to Ukraine
American lawmakers voted overwhelmingly on Monday to urge President Barack Obama to provide Ukraine with lethal weapons to defend itself against Russian "aggression."
