Politics
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Feb- 2024 -27 February
Pentagon Says Privacy Issues Fed Secrecy Over Austin’s Cancer Care
The Pentagon said privacy concerns contributed to the secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's cancer treatment but that it found no evidence of intentional wrongdoing or obfuscation.
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26 February
Last Holdout Hungary Ratifies Swedish NATO Bid
Hungary's parliament ratified Sweden's NATO bid, clearing the final obstacle for an enlargement of the alliance spurred by Russia's Ukraine invasion.
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23 February
US, UK, Germany Back Dutch PM Mark Rutte as Next NATO Chief
The United States, Britain, and Germany expressed support for Dutch PM Rutte to become the next NATO secretary general at a crucial time for the alliance.
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22 February
Von Der Leyen Wants New Defense Tsar in Second EU Term
European Commission President Von der Leyen argue for creating a defense commissioner to lead a drive to rearm Europe if she wins a second term in office.
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13 February
Russian Bill Targets Assets of People Discrediting Military
Russia’s lower house of parliament recently passed a bill that would enforce stronger punishments against those who discredit the military.
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12 February
Ukraine Aid Package Clears Key Procedural Vote in US Senate
A sweeping US foreign aid package, including $60 billion for Ukraine, passed a key procedural vote, although opposition from right-wing Republicans may block it from becoming law.
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12 February
Trump Threatens to ‘Encourage’ Attack of NATO Members Behind on Payments
Trump said he would "encourage" Russia to attack members of NATO who had not met their financial obligations, his most extreme broadside against the military alliance.
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6 February
Trump Urges Republicans to Kill Ukraine Aid Bill
Trump urged Republicans to reject a bipartisan Senate deal trading tough new border security measures for $60 billion in Ukraine funding.
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5 February
Maldives Vows to Boost Defenses After Telling Indian Troops to Leave
The Maldives will strengthen its military to defend its vast maritime territory, the new president vowed after ordering Indian troops to withdraw.
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1 February
NATO Chief to US Conservatives: Alliance ‘A Good Deal’
NATO's chief told US conservatives the alliance was a "good deal" and created jobs, as likely presidential candidate Trump fuels doubts about assisting Ukraine.
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