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US may extend tanker deadline to allow EADS bid
Mar 18, 2010 19:11 EDT
The Pentagon on Thursday said it might extend a deadline for bids on a new aerial refueling tanker after Airbus parent EADS signalled it could return to the competition.
US may extend tanker deadline to allow EADS bid
Mar 18, 2010 18:27 EDT
The Pentagon on Thursday said it might extend a deadline for bids for a new aerial refueling tanker after Airbus parent EADS signalled it could return to the competition.
Pentagon chief in Abu Dhabi with focus on Iran
Mar 11, 2010 05:42 EST
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Abu Dhabi on Thursday as Washington sought support from oil-rich Gulf allies to build pressure on Iran over its nuclear programme.
Gates keeps up pressure on Iran with Gulf visit
Mar 10, 2010 19:25 EST
US defense chief holds strategy talks with Gulf ally Saudi Arabia about response to Iran. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates told Saudi leaders Wednesday that the U.S. effort for diplomatic engagement with Iran had come to naught and he asked for the influential kingdom's help to win wide backing for biting economic penalties against Tehran.
Gates appeals to Saudis to back sanctions on Iran
Mar 10, 2010 17:55 EST
Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Wednesday appealed to Saudi leaders to back a US-led drive for tough sanctions against Iran in a visit to Riyadh and came away "hopeful," his press secretary said.
Gates, in Riyadh, seeks Saudi help on Iran sanctions
Mar 10, 2010 17:39 EST
RIYADH (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Robert Gates asked Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah for support lobbying for U.N. sanctions against Iran on Wednesday and discussed ways to boost the kingdom's air and missile defenses.
Gates 'hopeful' of Saudi support for Iran sanctions
Mar 10, 2010 16:13 EST
US Defense Secretary Robert Gates appealed to Saudi leaders on Wednesday to back a US-led drive for tough sanctions against Iran in a visit to Riyadh and came away "hopeful," his press secretary said.
US defence chief Gates in Saudi to push for Iran squeeze
Mar 10, 2010 12:06 EST
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates flew into the Saudi capital on Wednesday for talks expected to focus on Iran's nuclear programme and Washington's push for tough sanctions against Tehran.
US defence chief Gates in Saudi for talks on Iran
Mar 10, 2010 11:54 EST
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates flew into the Saudi capital on Wednesday for talks expected to focus on Iran's nuclear programme and Washington's push for tough sanctions against Tehran.
US defence chief in Saudi for talks on Iran
Mar 10, 2010 10:46 EST
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates flew into Riyadh on Wednesday for talks expected to focus on Iran's nuclear programme and Washington's push for tough sanctions against Tehran.
Gates to discuss Iran pressure during Saudi visit
Mar 10, 2010 07:45 EST
RIYADH (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to discuss efforts to put pressure on Iran, stabilize Yemen and to urge the Saudis to engage with Iraq ahead of the U.S. withdrawal.
Defence Secretary Gates arrives in Saudi
Mar 10, 2010 07:28 EST
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates flew into Riyadh on Wednesday for talks expected to focus on Iran's nuclear programme and Washington's push for tough sanctions against Tehran.
US defence chief in Saudi for talks on Iran
Mar 10, 2010 07:27 EST
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates flew into Riyadh on Wednesday for talks expected to focus on Iran's nuclear programme and Washington's push for tough sanctions against Tehran.
Pentagon concerned over Blackwater's work in Afghanistan
Mar 06, 2010 04:39 EST
US Defense Secretary Robert Gates is concerned about possible misconduct in Afghanistan by the private security firm formerly known as Blackwater and has promised to review the issue, the Pentagon said.
US concerned over Blackwater's work in Afghanistan
Mar 06, 2010 04:38 EST
US Defense Secretary Robert Gates is concerned about possible misconduct in Afghanistan by the private security firm formerly known as Blackwater and has promised to review the issue, the Pentagon said.
Gates concerned about Blackwater's conduct: Pentagon
Mar 05, 2010 16:39 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Robert Gates will review allegations of misconduct in Afghanistan by the company formerly known as Blackwater and shares concerns raised by a top senator, the Pentagon said on Friday.
Lawmakers launch bill to end military gay ban
Mar 03, 2010 18:50 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pushing back against Pentagon opposition, lawmakers said on Wednesday they would forge ahead with legislation to lift restrictions on homosexuals in the armed forces before a year-long military review is completed.
Lawmakers launch bill to end military gay ban
Mar 03, 2010 18:50 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pushing back against Pentagon opposition, lawmakers said on Wednesday they would forge ahead with legislation to lift restrictions on homosexuals in the armed forces before a year-long military review is completed.
Pentagon insists US drawdown in Iraq on track
Mar 03, 2010 15:43 EST
The Pentagon insisted on Wednesday plans for the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq were on track, despite a report that the US commander there wants to slow the pace of the drawdown.
"Hurt Locker" breaks Hollywood's Iraq war curse
Mar 02, 2010 15:31 EST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - World War Two produced Oscar winner "The Bridge over the River Kwai". The Vietnam war was immortalized on screen by Academy Award winners "The Deer Hunter" and "Platoon".
