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North Korea nuclear test is a serious threat to US, says Leon Panetta

Outgoing Pentagon chief Leon Panetta has declared today that North Korean military ambitions are a "serious threat" to the US.…

12 years ago

Pentagon lifts ban on women serving in front-line combat

Pentagon has announced that US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has decided to lift the military's ban on women serving in…

12 years ago

John Allen to be nominated as NATO commander in Europe

The White House has announced it will go ahead with the nomination of General John R. Allen as NATO commander…

12 years ago

John Allen cleared of misconduct over Jill Kelley emails in David Petraeus scandal

General John R. Allen has been cleared of misconduct by the Pentagon for more than 3,000 emails exchanged with Florida…

12 years ago

Chuck Hagel to replace Leon Panetta at the Pentagon

President Barack Obama is to pick maverick former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel as defence secretary later, amid a political backlash…

12 years ago

Leon Panetta speaks out for the first time in support of General John Allen

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has spoken out for the first time about the allegations against General John R. Allen, that…

12 years ago

Jill Kelley’ military access at Tampa base revoked during David Petraeus inquiry

Jill Kelley, the woman at the center of the David Petraeus sex scandal, is facing the prospect of being blackballed…

12 years ago

Paula Broadwell hidden in her brother’s Petworth home in Washington

It has been revealed that Paula Broadwell has taken refuge at her brother's Washington D.C. home as she hides away…

12 years ago

John R. Allen, David Petraeus successor in Afghanistan, sent inappropriate emails to Jill Kelley

General John R. Allen, a second top military official, was dragged in to the David Petraeus sex scandal early this…

12 years ago

US lifts ban on New Zealand naval ship visits

The US is lifting its ban on New Zealand naval ships in its ports. The move was announced by Defence…

12 years ago

US alarm over East Asia disputed islands rows

US defence secretary Leon Panetta has warned territorial disputes in East Asia have the potential to become wider conflicts if…

12 years ago

Iran trains Syrian pro-Assad forces, says General Martin Dempsey

US top military officer General Martin Dempsey has claimed that Iran is helping to build and train a militia in…

12 years ago

US soldier who shot dead 16 Afghan civilians has been flown to Kuwait

The American soldier who shot dead 16 civilians, including women and children, in Afghanistan on Sunday has been flown to…

13 years ago

President Hamid Karzai asked NATO troops to leave Afghan villages

President Hamid Karzai called for NATO troops to leave Afghan villages and confine themselves to major bases after 16 civilians…

13 years ago

Afghanistan: Taliban militants suspended peace negotiations with US

Taliban militants in Afghanistan have suspended preliminary peace negotiations with the United States. The militants blamed the Americans' "ever-changing position".…

13 years ago

Leon Panetta has arrived in Afghanistan after a US soldier shot dead 16 civilians

US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has arrived in Afghanistan in a surprise visit after a NATO soldier shot dead 16…

13 years ago

Afghan militants attacked government delegation visiting Kandahar massacre site

Afghan militants have launched an attack on a government delegation visiting the site where a US soldier killed 16 civilians.…

13 years ago