Chuck Hagel
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Chuck Hagel concerned about possible split in NATO
World | Feb 05, 2015, 09:33 PM ISTBrussels: 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 | Dec 06, 2014, 05:03 PM ISTKabul: 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 | Dec 05, 2014, 09:19 AM ISTWashington: 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 | Dec 03, 2014, 01:06 PM ISTWashington: 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 | Nov 25, 2014, 05:20 PM ISTWashington: 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 | Nov 16, 2014, 08:45 AM ISTCalifornia: 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 | Nov 15, 2014, 11:40 AM ISTNorth 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 | Nov 14, 2014, 07:14 AM ISTWashington: 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 | Oct 24, 2014, 07:33 AM ISTWashington: 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 | Oct 17, 2014, 11:11 AM ISTWashington: 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 | Oct 12, 2014, 07:26 AM ISTSantiago, 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 | Oct 11, 2014, 11:41 AM ISTWashington: 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 | Oct 10, 2014, 09:26 AM ISTBogota, 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 | Oct 03, 2014, 06:40 AM ISTWashington: 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 | Sep 30, 2014, 06:10 PM ISTWashington: 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 | Aug 10, 2014, 08:39 AM ISTNew 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 | Aug 09, 2014, 07:40 PM ISTNew 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 | Aug 09, 2014, 06:13 PM ISTNew 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 | Aug 08, 2014, 04:32 PM ISTNew 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 | Aug 07, 2014, 08:11 PM ISTNew 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