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  Chuck Hagel concerned about possible split in NATO

  World | February 05, 2015 21:33 IST

  Brussels: Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says he is very concerned about a potential division within NATO as countries in the north want to focus on the growing threat from Russia, while other alliance members in

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  US hostage Luke Somers 'murdered' by terrorists: Chuck Hagel

  World | December 06, 2014 17:03 IST

  Kabul:  U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has said that American Luke Somers and a second hostage being held by terrorists in Yemen were “murdered” during a rescue attempt ordered by President Barack Obama.In a statement

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  Barack Obama to announce defense secretary chief on Friday

  World | December 05, 2014 9:19 IST

  Washington: President Barack Obama's choice for his next defense chief, to be announced Friday, faces conflict abroad, budget retrenchment at home and the expectation that the White House will have a heavy hand in Pentagon

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  India friend Ashton Carter is Obama pick for Pentagon chief

  World | December 03, 2014 13:06 IST

  Washington: Ashton Carter, former second in command at the Pentagon, credited with enhancing defence ties with India, is said to be President Barack Obama's choice to replace Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel, who was ousted last

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  Chuck Hagel understood India's value, opened US military for Sikhs

  World | November 25, 2014 17:20 IST

  Washington: Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, who quit amid differences with President Barack Obama, understood the strategic importance of India and opened up the US military a little bit more for the Sikhs.  Hagel, 68, who

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  Chuck Hagel: US needs game-changing military innovation

  World | November 16, 2014 8:45 IST

  California: Wary of a more muscular Russia and China, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said on  Saturday the Pentagon will make a new push for fresh thinking and creative ideas about how the U.S. can keep

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  US nuclear woes: Pentagon chief orders a shakeup

  World | November 15, 2014 11:40 IST

  North Dakota: Pledging firm action to support the men and women who handle the world's most powerful and deadly weapons, the Pentagon will spend an additional $10 billion to correct deep problems of neglect and

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  Chuck Hagel to order nuke force overhaul to fix failures

  World | November 14, 2014 7:14 IST

  Washington: Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has concluded that problems in the nation's nuclear forces are rooted in a lack of investment, inattention by high-level leaders and sagging morale, and is ordering top-to-bottom changes, vowing to

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  US, Iraqi defense chiefs discuss ways against IS

  World | October 24, 2014 7:33 IST

  Washington: US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has reassured US support for Iraq's anti-Islamic State (IS) efforts during a phone conversation with newly appointed Iraqi Defence Minister Khaled al Obeidi.Hagel emphasised on the importance of rebuilding

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  'US focused on moving forward after Khobragade row'

  World | October 17, 2014 11:11 IST

  Washington: As an Indian diplomat at the centre of a major diplomatic row between India and the US rekindled her case, the US said its "focus has been on moving our relationship forward.""I'm not aware

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  Chuck Hagel cites progress in Turkey talks about Syria

  World | October 12, 2014 7:26 IST

  Santiago, Chile: U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said on Saturday the U.S. is making “considerable progress” in its negotiations with Turkey over the plan to train and equip moderate Syrian rebels in their fight against

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  Despite demands, Syria no-fly zone a no-go for US

  World | October 11, 2014 11:41 IST

  Washington: The Obama administration is boxed in by its promise to limit U.S. military engagement against Islamic State group extremists, making it tough to agree to Turkey's condition for joining the fight in neighboring Syria.Turkey

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  Chuck Hagel to discuss Ebola with South America leaders

  World | October 10, 2014 9:26 IST

  Bogota, Colombia: U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says that he will discuss the growing threat from the Ebola virus with Central and South American leaders when they meet in the coming days.Hagel's comments Thursday came

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  Hagel, French minister talk about Syria strikes

  World | October 03, 2014 6:40 IST

  Washington: Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said he spoke with the French defense minister on Thursday about the possibility of France participating in airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Syria, something the French have so far

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  PM Modi pays tributes at Gandhi's statue in Washington

  World | September 30, 2014 18:10 IST

  Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the statue of the Father of the Nation here in the US capital.  A large number of Indian-Americans were present to welcome

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  Tea-seller's son can head a country only in India: Hagel

  India | August 10, 2014 8:39 IST

  New Delhi: Seeking to draw parallels between India and the US, American Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel on Saturday said there are few places in the world other than the two democratic countries where a tea-seller's

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  Should not let red tape limit IndoUS defence cooperation: Hagel

  India | August 09, 2014 19:40 IST

  New Delhi: Having offered to jointly develop and produce the next generation ‘Javelin' anti-tank guided missile to India, the US today said the two countries should not allow bureaucratic red tape to bound their defence

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  India, US should seize opportunities to boost ties: Hagel

  India | August 09, 2014 18:13 IST

  New Delhi: US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel Saturday called for a stronger partnership between India and the US, including in defence cooperation, and stressed that both countries should "seize the opportunities" before them and not

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  US Defence Secy Chuck Hagel meets PM Narendra Modi

  India | August 08, 2014 16:32 IST

  New Delhi: Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel Friday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Hagel, who is here on a three-day visit, called on the prime minister along with members of his delegation.Hagel arrived here Thursday evening

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  US Defence Secretary arrives in India on 3-day visit

  India | August 07, 2014 20:11 IST

  New Delhi: US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel arrived here today on a three-day visit and is expected to discuss regional security situation, defence deals worth over Rs 20,000 crore and joint military hardware development projects