ARTICLES RELATING TO CHUCK HAGEL

6 Americans among 15 dead in car blast

2013-05-16 21:53

A security firm has confirmed that four civilian contractors killed in a suicide car bombing in Afghanistan were Americans.

Unpaid leave for US department civilians

2013-05-15 12:00

Most of the US Defence Department's civilian employees will be placed on unpaid leave for 11 days as the military scrambles to comply with budget-cutting targets, says Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel.

Syria to 'respond' to any Israeli strikes

2013-05-10 10:00

Syria has threatened an immediate response to any new Israeli strike, with its militant ally Hezbollah saying Damascus will provide "game-changing" weapons.

US airman who led sex assault unit charged

2013-05-07 12:00

An Air Force officer who led the branch's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response unit has been charged with groping a woman in a northern Virginia parking lot, authorities say.

Assad's regime blamed for village deaths

2013-05-03 14:41

Syria's main opposition group has accused President Bashar Assad's regime of committing a "large-scale massacre" in a Sunni village, killing at least 50.

Obama pressures Putin on Syria weapons

2013-04-30 10:10

President Barack Obama has stepped up pressure on Russia over Syria, telling President Vladimir Putin of his concern about the reported use of chemical weapons by the Damascus regime.

Syria chemical weapons: US not '100% sure'

2013-04-26 08:07

The United States has said for the first time that Syria likely used chemical weapons against rebel forces, but emphasised spy agencies are still not 100% sure of the assessment.

US reaffirms military ties with Egypt

2013-04-25 09:40

US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel has underscored Washington’s military commitment to Egypt and pledged American support as Egyptian forces evolve to address new and shifting security threats.

Israel did not tell Hagel of Syria intel

2013-04-25 08:05

Hagel says Israel did not tell him of its intelligence assessment that Syria used chemical weapons.

Kerry: Nato must consider role in Syria

2013-04-23 21:33

US Secretary of State John Kerry says that Nato needed to consider its role in the Syrian crisis, including how practically prepared it was to respond to a potential chemical weapons threat.

Kerry heads to S Korea as tensions soar

2013-04-11 22:20

US Secretary of State John Kerry has headed for South Korea on his maiden trip to Asia in a show of US support for regional allies as tensions soar over a feared new missile test by the North.

N Korea keeps world on edge over launch

2013-04-11 15:55

North Korea is keeping the world on edge over an expected missile launch while it turns its own energies to celebrating leaders past and present amid soaring tensions on the Korean peninsula.

The Democrats: A party united, somewhat

2013-04-08 14:03

There is indeed the potential for a full on civil war within the Republican Party before the next elections. But it most certainly isn’t exclusive to them, writes Simon Williamson.

Obama to return 5% of salary in solidarity

2013-04-04 09:06

President Barack Obama will return 5% of his salary to the US Treasury in a show of solidarity with federal workers hurting from $85bn in government-wide spending cuts.

Hagel warns military of more budget cuts

2013-04-03 21:57

Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel has told the US military to brace for a new round of belt-tightening as he carries out a sweeping review.

N Korea rockets on standby for US strike

2013-03-29 13:00

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has ordered missile units to prepare to strike US mainland and military bases, vowing to "settle accounts" after US stealth bombers flew over South Korea.

Rape victims say US military failed them

2013-03-14 12:30

Former US troops who were raped during their time in uniform have recounted their traumatic experiences at a Senate hearing and demanded changes to the military's justice system.

Hagel meets Karzai after security threat

2013-03-11 18:02

Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel has encountered political tension with the Afghan president and a series of security problems during his first visit to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief.

Israel will never allow Iran nuke: Barak

2013-03-04 12:12

Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak has warned Iran that Israel will never allow Iranian leaders to develop a nuclear weapon, as he addressed a powerful US-Israel lobby.

Hagel takes helm at Pentagon after fight

2013-02-27 11:14

Former senator Chuck Hagel takes charge at the Defence Department with deep budget cuts looming and Republican opponents still doubtful that he's up to the job.

Enough support for Hagel for defence post

2013-02-22 21:24

Chuck Hagel has secured the necessary votes for the US Senate to confirm him to be the next defence secretary barring any new, damaging information.

Hagel vote: McCain shuns blocking tactics

2013-02-05 12:02

Senator John McCain has said he opposes using a procedural hurdle to block a vote on Chuck Hagel's nomination to be defence secretary, a stance likely to boost White House confidence.

Defence pick Hagel faces fierce critics

2013-01-31 21:45

President Barack Obama's nominee for defence secretary, Chuck Hagel, says he will not hesitate to use the "full force of the US military".

Obama Cabinet shuffle taking shape

2013-01-10 14:28

The composition of President Barack Obama's second term Cabinet has became clearer, with Labour Secretary Hilda Solis resigning and three members of the president's team deciding to stay.

Israel mum over Obama's Pentagon pick

2013-01-08 20:26

The Israeli government has kept clear of a brewing battle in Washington over US President Barack Obama's choice for defence secretary, Chuck Hagel.

 

Officials angered by military sex case

2013-05-15 22:11

US lawmakers say they are outraged that a member of the armed forces assigned to help prevent sexual assaults in the military, is under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct.

Mideast needs political solution: Hagel

2013-05-10 12:07

The problems that plague the Middle East, including Iran's nuclear ambitions and Syria's civil war, require "political, not military" solutions, says US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel.

USAF sidelines 17 nuke missile officers

2013-05-08 21:01

The US Air Force has sidelined 17 ICBM launch officers as the commander cites 'rot' within system.

Israel launches airstrike into Syria

2013-05-04 09:32

Israel has launched an airstrike into Syria, apparently targeting a suspected weapons site.

Hagel invokes accord in island dispute

2013-04-30 10:10

Islands at the center of a territorial row between Japan and China are covered by a military protection accord between Washington and Tokyo, US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel says.

Jordanians torch US flag over troops

2013-04-26 16:03

Jordanian protesters have torched a US flag at a demonstration in Amman against an American troop deployment in Jordan in connection with the war in neighbouring Syria.

US: Syria probably used chemical arms

2013-04-25 17:59

Syrian regime forces have probably used chemical weapons on a small scale, US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel has been quoted as saying, citing US intelligence agencies.

Syria chemical arms claim pressures Obama

2013-04-25 08:48

Growing speculation that the Syrian regime has been using chemical weapons has turned up the heat on President Barack Obama, who has warned such a move would be a game changer.

Pentagon chief heads to Egypt

2013-04-24 09:04

US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel is set to travel to Egypt as part of a Middle East tour designed to bolster America's alliances amid growing concern over the fallout from Syria's roiling civil war.

Israel says Syria used chemical arms

2013-04-23 13:03

Syrian government forces have used chemical weapons - probably nerve gas - in their fight against rebels, the Israeli military's top intelligence analyst say.

N Korea missiles won't reach US - Hagel

2013-04-11 21:14

Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel says neither Iran nor North Korea is capable of attacking the US with a missile armed with a nuclear warhead.

Kerry ends Mideast trip with Israel talks

2013-04-09 14:03

Top US diplomat John Kerry has met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the tail end of three days of talks to piece together a plan for resuming Middle East peace negotiations.

N Korea preparing for nuclear test: South

2013-04-08 07:44

North Korea appears to be preparing for a fourth nuclear test, South Korea says, following intelligence reports of heightened activity at its main atomic test site.

N Korea military 'cleared' to attack US

2013-04-04 07:49

North Korea has warned that its military has been cleared to attack the US using "smaller, lighter and diversified" nuclear weapons, while the US said it will strengthen regional protection.

Singapore PM visits the White House

2013-04-02 13:00

Singapore's prime minister has become the third Asian leader to visit the White House this year, as President Barack Obama pursues closer ties with countries in the region in his second term.

Afghan govt hits back at Nato chief

2013-03-19 22:15

The Afghan government has hit back at remarks by the head of Nato, who says Kabul must recognise the sacrifices made by other states.

5 Nato troops die in Afghan chopper crash

2013-03-12 10:03

Five members of the Nato-led international force fighting in Afghanistan have been killed in a helicopter crash in bad weather in the country's south, say authorities.

Suicide bomb hits Kabul as Hagel visits

2013-03-09 10:39

A suicide bomber on a bicycle has struck outside the Afghan defence ministry, one of two attacks that killed at least 18 people as US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel visited the nation.

US 'can't dictate': Pentagon's new chief

2013-02-28 08:05

US Defense Secretary, Chuck Hagel, has said that America needs to work with allies and build relationships with other nations, shortly after being sworn in as the new Pentagon chief.

US Senate clears way for Hagel

2013-02-26 22:32

The Senate has voted to move forward on the nomination of Chuck Hagel for US defence secretary, clearing the way for confirmation of President Barack Obama's choice.

Republicans delay Hagel vote

2013-02-15 09:08

Republican senators have delayed former Senator Chuck Hagel's nomination to be President Barack Obama's next secretary of defence, at least temporarily.

Panetta: Political knives out for Hagel

2013-02-03 21:49

Defence Secretary Leon Panetta says "the political knives" came out when Chuck Hagel faced fellow Republicans during his confirmation hearing to be Pentagon chief.

Hagel wins key endorsement

2013-01-15 18:53

US defence secretary-designate Chuck Hagel has cleared a key bar to his Senate confirmation, winning the backing of a powerful Democrat.

Hagel to rein in Israel on Iran strike

2013-01-09 16:02
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Chuck Hagel, the nominee for the next US defence secretary, will seek to rein in Israel over any attempt to carry out a unilateral strike against Iran's nuclear facilities.

Hagel vows 'total support' for Israel

2013-01-08 14:01

Chuck Hagel, bracing for a bruising Senate confirmation as the next US defence secretary, has pledged "total support" for Israel after lawmakers criticised his Middle East views.

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