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U.S. Defense Secretary Austin tests positive for COVID-19, symptoms mild

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms and would attend meetings virtually as he quarantined at home for the next five days. News…

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Pentagon chief seeks to reassure concerned Middle East allies

MANAMA, Nov 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sought on Saturday to reassure allies in the Middle East that President Joe Biden's administration was committed to the region…

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Pentagon chief unable to talk to Chinese military leaders despite repeated attempts

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has so far been unable to speak with China's top general despite multiple attempts to set up talks, U.S. defense officials said. Relations between China…

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Lloyd Austin becomes America’s first Black defense secretary

The retired Army general Lloyd Austin made history on Friday by becoming America’s first Black defense secretary, arriving at the Pentagon minutes after his Senate confirmation to a busy schedule…

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