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Leon Panetta

` Afridi`s sentence bodes ill for US-Pak ties`

Panetta said the 33-year prison sentence handed to Dr Afridi for treason was "so difficult to unders...

Def cuts would be ‘disastrous’ for US: Panetta

Panetta has warned that scheduled congressional cuts to the defence budget in January would be overa...

‘Drone strikes `essential` for US security

Panetta called drone strikes "one of the most precise weapons that we have in our arsenal."

Panetta brands Romney’s criticism of Afghan plan ‘campaign rhetoric’

Romney recently called Barack Obama’s strategy to draw down troops in Afghanistan by the end of 2014...

‘Afridi`s sentencing does not help US-Pak ties’

The 33 years sentencing of Pak doctor does not help the effort to reestablish the "most complicated"...

US Defence Secretary to visit India in June

US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will visit India in the first week of June to develop US-India rel...

Panetta discusses Afghanistan with Hammond

Leon Panetta and Philip Hammond discussed the importance of supporting a sustainable Afghan national...

US won`t pay $5,000 to Pak for each NATO truck

Pakistan has demanded the amount as a condition for reopening supply routes that have been closed to...

Panetta discusses Afghanistan with French minister

Leon Panetta met his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian, to discuss plans for transition in Afgha...

`US doing everything to free captive soldier`

US Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl was captured in Afghanistan in 2009 and is being held by Haqqani mil...

Will go after al Qaeda wherever they are: Panetta

On May 8, an attempt by al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula to blow up a US-bound passenger plane was ...

US, China commit to healthy, reliable relationship

The Defence Ministers of the US and China met for the first time in Washington in nine years.

US to continue drone strikes in Pakistan: Panetta

Drone attacks against sanctuaries of the Taliban and other militant groups in Pakistan are carried o...

‘US, Afghan pact reflects common vision for strong ties`

The long awaited Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) signed by Prez Barack Obama and his Afghan co...

No silver bullet to destroy al Qaeda: Panetta

The picture in Defence Secretary Leon Panetta`s office captures the "mission accomplished" moment.

Panetta hopes Israeli general `correct` on Iran

Israeli Lieutenant General Benny Gantz said on Wednesday that the Iranian leadership is composed of ...

Obama order to "go in and get bin Laden" unveiled

The order has been published by Time magazine as the first anniversary of Osama bin Laden`s killing ...

Brazil is emerging global power: Panetta

US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta urged Brazil to become more involved in security efforts around th...

US warns N Korea to refrain from hostile acts

The White House has warned North Korea to refrain from future hostile acts amid indications Pyongyan...

US spy agency to focus on threats from Asian powers

The US is moving to revamp its spy operations globally with Pentagon floating a new intelligence age...

`Pact with Afghanistan signals long-term US role`

Leon Panetta says a new security partnership agreement between the United States and Afghanistan is ...

China assisting N Korean missile program: Panetta

North Korea`s failed missile launch triggered broad international condemnation.

US military photo scandal: Panetta apologises

The newly-revealed photographs show US soldiers posing with the bloodied remains of dead insurgents ...

`Pak considers India as threat but US differs`

US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said "the problem" lies with Islamabad`s perception of being "th...

Pakistan world view clouded by India threat: US

Pakistan`s world view is clouded by a perception that they are threatened by India resulting in very...

Sanctions have weakened Iran: Panetta

Leon Panetta, said that Tehran continues to develop their nuclear capabilities.

`Pak considers India as threat but US differs`

Pakistan considers India as a "threat", US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has said.

North American leaders launch joint security forum

North America`s three defense ministers declared their first-ever dialogue on common security threat...

Polls won`t alter Afghan war: Panetta

The war in Afghanistan can`t be determined by polls, Dfense Secretary Leon Panetta said on Tuesday.

‘Panetta sought parallel intelligence body in Pak’

Former CIA head and current US Defence Secretary, Leon Panetta, had wanted to establish a parallel ...

Afghan dies after airfield drama mars Panetta visit

The Afghan had apparently tried to ram a truck into a group of US Marines standing on a runway ramp ...

US chief seeks to defuse tensions on Afghan visit

US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta flew into Afghanistan on Wednesday at a fraught moment in the war...

Kyrgyzstan rules out US using base after 2014

The Manas air base at Bishkek airport serves as a crucial hub for the NATO-led force in Afghanistan...

`Afghan killing suspect could face death penalty`

The US soldier, who killed 16 civilians in Afghanistan could face a death penalty if convicted, Def...

Iran undecided over nuclear weapon: Panetta

Iran is enriching uranium but that it has not made a decision on whether to proceed with developme...

US to build a smaller and leaner force: Panetta

Leon Panetta on Tuesday told law makers that the country was gearing up for a smaller and leaner fo...

Panetta apologises over Afghan Quran row

Protests had erupted in Afghanistan over reports that NATO troops had burned copies of the holy boo...

All options on table if Iran goes nuclear: Panetta

US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has warned Iran that "all options" are on the table if Tehran bl...

Primary enemy is al Qaeda not Taliban: Panetta

US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has said that al Qaeda is the primary enemy of United States in th...

Pakistan needs to address IED issue: Panetta

Prevalence of Pakistan-manufactured improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan continues to be a ma...

Panetta defends US military budget plan

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is defending his department`s slimmed-down, $614 billion budget plan,...

Osama informants didn’t work against Pakistan: US

A Pakistani doctor is potentially facing `treason` charges in Pakistan for helping CIA track down Os...

US citizenship for Pak doc who helped find Osama?

Pakistani doctor Shakeel Afridi is potentially facing `treason` charges in Pakistan for helping CIA ...

US military not abandoning Europe: Panetta

The Obama administration is withdrawing two of the four Army brigades stationed on Europe.

US, Europe must work to defeat tyrants: Hillary

Hillary Clinton also expressed confidence in Europe`s ability to overcome its economic woes.

Pressure must stay on Iran: Leon Panetta

If Iran does not change course, the US is "prepared to respond if we have to", Panetta said.

`Israel may strike Iran in April, May or June`

US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta believes there is a growing possibility Israel will attack Iran as...

NATO ministers mull speeded-up Afghan drawdown

Leon Panetta said NATO allies have agreed broadly to step back from the lead combat role in Afghanis...

Panetta’s ‘Pak knew Osama hideout’ remark old: US

The Pentagon said Washington still believes that Pakistani officials were unaware about Osama`s hide...

Iran will take a year to produce a bomb: Panetta

The US will take every possible step to stop Iran from becoming a nuclear-capable state, Defence Sec...

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