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Syrian group says Nusra abducts its leader, in blow to U.S. plan

The al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front has abducted the leader of a U.S.-backed rebel group in north Syria,...

Jul 30, 2015 06:53 AM EDT

U.S. defense chief makes surprise trip to Iraq

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter made a surprise visit to Baghdad on Thursday to get a first-hand a...

Jul 23, 2015 08:04 AM EDT

White House says it is drafting plan to close Guantanamo

The White House said on Wednesday it was in the final stage of drafting a plan for closing the Guant...

Jul 22, 2015 07:00 PM EDT

Obama sends Iran deal to wary Congress, Israel urges rejection

President Barack Obama's administration sent a nuclear agreement with Tehran to Congress on Sunday a...

Jul 19, 2015 05:43 PM EDT

Pentagon poised to store heavy weapons in Baltic and Eastern Europe - NYT

The Pentagon is poised to store battle tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and other heavy weapons for...

Jun 13, 2015 06:22 PM EDT

Pentagon again asks China to end island building, seeks more military contact

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter met a top Chinese general on Thursday and repeated a U.S. call for...

Jun 12, 2015 09:24 AM EDT

Pentagon bars discrimination against gays, lesbians in uniform

Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Tuesday the Pentagon has updated its equal opportunity policy t...

Jun 09, 2015 06:41 PM EDT

Defense chief working on plan to close Guantanamo prison

U.S Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Friday he was working with the White House to prepare a pro...

Jun 05, 2015 07:07 PM EDT

Vietnam eyes Western warplanes, patrol aircraft to counter China

Vietnam is in talks with European and U.S. contractors to buy fighter jets, maritime patrol planes a...

Jun 05, 2015 08:39 AM EDT

Vietnam, U.S. discuss land reclamation in South China Sea

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter discussed his call for an end to island-building in the South Chin...

Jun 01, 2015 08:52 AM EDT

U.S. to bring Japan under its cyber defense umbrella

The United States will extend its cyber defense umbrella over Japan, helping its Asian ally cope wit...

May 31, 2015 06:08 AM EDT

China says South China Sea air defense zone depends on security

China will take a decision on establishing an air defense identification zone around disputed waters...

May 31, 2015 05:07 AM EDT

U.S. says China has placed mobile artillery on reclaimed island

The United States said on Friday that China had placed mobile artillery weapons systems on a reclaim...

May 30, 2015 05:57 AM EDT

Pentagon chief urges end to island-building in South China Sea

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Wednesday called for an immediate end to island-building by Chi...

May 27, 2015 06:22 PM EDT

Iraq Shi'ite militia take lead in campaign to reverse Islamic State gains

Iraq's Shi'ite paramilitaries said on Tuesday they had taken charge of the campaign to drive Islamic...

May 26, 2015 11:02 AM EDT

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