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Trump fires dozens from National Security Council in major power shift
US President Donald Trump has fired dozens of staffers from the White House National Security Council (NSC) in an effort to shift greater authority to his administration.
FOREIGN POLICY
Pentagon chief warns China rejecting US ‘world order’
FOREIGN POLICY
Pentagon chief: South Korea must pay more for US troops
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MILITARY
US Senate confirms Mark Esper as secretary of defense
The US Senate has confirmed Army Secretary Mark Esper to be secretary of defense.
SAUDI ARABIA
Mattis calls for transparent probe in Khashoggi killing
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has called for a transparent investigation into the killing of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
FOREIGN POLICY
China cancels security meeting with Pentagon chief
Security talks between US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis and his Chinese counterpart have been canceled amid growing tensions.
REPORTS
Pentagon chief reassures South Korea
James Mattis is in South Korea to reassure Seoul concerning Washington’s commitment to their alliance.
MILITARY
Senate panel ratifies new defense chief
A US Senate panel has voted in favor of backing Ashton Carter as President Barack Obama's next Secretary of Defense.
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