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US cuts mark shift away from 'two wars' strategy
Full Article Canberra Times
25 Feb 2014

Cost cutting: US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel with General Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at his Pentagon briefing on February 24. Photo: Reuters Washington: The cuts proposed by Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel would leave the United States with its smallest army since the outbreak of World War II, shift the nation off the...

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Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel brief reporters on the fiscal year 2015 defense budget proposal at the Pentagon, Feb. 24, 2014.
photo: US Army / Staff Sgt. Sean K. Harp

updated 30 Jan 2013; published 14 Jan 2013
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Build up to WW3 US Spends More On MILITARY & DEFENSE, despite FISCAL CLIFF
updated 04 Jun 2013; published 07 Jan 2012
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New US Defense Strategy Focuses On Asia-Pacific
updated 17 Aug 2013; published 13 Apr 2013
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"Asian Pivot" Military Industrial Complex Must Continue to Profit!
updated 17 Dec 2012; published 30 Sep 2010
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Corrupt corporate military defense
updated 04 Sep 2013; published 04 Sep 2013
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Uncooled infrared imaging technology & market trends 2013 Report by Yole Developpement
updated 18 Apr 2013; published 28 Sep 2012
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Restore our National Priorities: Military Spending
Syria crisis: A Palestinian plea from Yarmouk refugee camp
Full Article BBC News
25 Feb 2014

"Please, please take us out, we are dying here," 60-year-old Wafiqa pleads, sobbing uncontrollably as she cradles her lined face in rough gnarled hands. She stumbles toward us in her grief, toward anyone she thinks can rescue her from the punishing eight-month siege of Yarmouk, a devastated Palestinian refugee camp south of Damascus. Just...

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In this photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, a U.N relief worker, right, gives aid supplies to a Palestinian woman, at the gate of the besieged Yarmouk refugee camp, on the southern edge of the Syrian capital Damascus, Syria, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014.
photo: AP / SANA

updated 31 Jan 2014; published 31 Jan 2014
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Yarmouk camp Refugees forced to eat stray Animals Syria
updated 18 Jan 2014; published 18 Jan 2014
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Distribution of food aid inside Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus
updated 21 Jan 2014; published 21 Jan 2014
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Delivery of food, medical aid parcels continue in Yarmouk refugee camp
updated 11 Feb 2014; published 11 Feb 2014
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Syria: UN delivers food aid to Palestinian Yarmouk camp
updated 31 Jan 2014; published 31 Jan 2014
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In Syria, Palestinian refugees at the Yarmouk camp are facing starvation
updated 16 Jul 2013; published 14 Sep 2012
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Help Refugees in Yarmouk Camp, Syria
Pentagon chief plans to reduce US army size
Full Article China Daily
25 Feb 2014

WASHINGTON - US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel outlined on Monday his priorities for 2015 defense budget cut, including plans to reduce the size of the US army to its pre-World War II levels. "We are repositioning to focus on the strategic challenges and opportunities that...

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updated 24 Feb 2014; published 24 Feb 2014
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United States Plans To Shrink Army To Pre World War Two Size
updated 24 Feb 2014; published 24 Feb 2014
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Pentagon Chief Chuck Hagel unveils plans to downsize US Army - 25 February 2014
updated 24 Feb 2014; published 24 Feb 2014
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Defense Secretary to Recommend Shrinking Army
updated 24 Feb 2014; published 24 Feb 2014
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Report Pentagon Plans To Shrink Army To Pre-World War II Levels - America's Newsroom
updated 24 Feb 2014; published 24 Feb 2014
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Pentagon Plans to Shrink Army to Pre-World War II Level
updated 24 Feb 2014; published 24 Feb 2014
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Pentagon Chief Chuck Hagel unveils plans to downsize US Army
In Uganda it is deadly to be a homosexual
Full Article The Examiner
25 Feb 2014

Uganda president, Yoweri Museveni, has signed a bill into law to ban homosexuality. This law would actually make it illegal to be a homosexual. This act has caused a worldwide outrage as many people are shocked by his controversial action. He believes since homosexuality is a matter of choice and not birth that this could dissuade gays and lesbians...

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A protester wears a rainbow-colored wig and glasses as Kenyan gays and lesbians and others supporting their cause stage a rare protest
photo: AP / Ben Curtis

updated 23 Feb 2014; published 23 Feb 2014
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Yup, She's DEFENDING Uganda's Anti-Gay Laws!
updated 13 Aug 2013; published 18 Nov 2012
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Life in Prison for Being Gay - Law 'Demanded' in Uganda
updated 24 Feb 2014; published 24 Feb 2014
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Uganda's Anti-Gay Law Could Lead to Life Sentence
updated 22 Dec 2013; published 22 Dec 2013
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Life in Prison for Being Gay - Law 'Demanded' in Uganda
updated 16 Aug 2013; published 19 Nov 2012
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Life In Prison For Being Gay
updated 06 Jan 2014; published 06 Jan 2014
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Richard Branson: Boycott Uganda Over Gay Rights 24 Dec
Venezuela death toll rises as protests flare
Full Article Canoe
25 Feb 2014

CARACAS - Anti-government demonstrators put up barricades and set fire to trash in Caracas on Monday despite calls from within the opposition to rein in protests that have led to 13 deaths in Venezuela's worst unrest for a decade. Traffic in the capital slowed to a crawl and many people stayed home as protesters burned trash and piled debris along...

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Motorcyclists waving Venezuelan flags attend a rally in support of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, Feb. 24, 2014.
photo: AP / Rodrigo Abd

updated 24 Feb 2014; published 24 Feb 2014
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VENEZUELA RIOTS - Caracas Turns Into A Battle Field as Riot Police Clash With Protesters
updated 20 Feb 2014; published 20 Feb 2014
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Venezuelan Protests: Another Attempt By U.S.-Backed Right-Wing Groups To Oust Elected Government?
updated 20 Feb 2014; published 20 Feb 2014
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Police disperse opposition protesters in Venezuelan capital
updated 19 Feb 2014; published 19 Feb 2014
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Venezuela: anti-government protest leader arrested on charges of murder and terrorism
updated 20 Feb 2014; published 20 Feb 2014
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5 dead in Venezuelan protests
updated 15 Feb 2014; published 15 Feb 2014
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Protests, violence continue in Venezuela
Costly, political, successful: Sochi Winter Olympics end
Full Article Longview News Journal
24 Feb 2014

SOCHI, Russia — Flushed with pride after its athletes’ spectacular showing at the costliest Olympics ever, Russia celebrated Sunday night with a visually stunning finale that handed off a smooth but politically charged Winter Games to their next host, Pyeongchang in South Korea. Russian President Vladimir Putin, these Olympics’ political architect...

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A visitor poses on the Olympic rings after the 2014 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
photo: AP / Matt Slocum

updated 05 Feb 2014; published 05 Feb 2014
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IOC chief Thomas Bach: Stop using Sochi Winter Olympics for cheap political gains
updated 05 Feb 2014; published 05 Feb 2014
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Bach Slams Politicians Over Sochi Olympics
updated 07 Feb 2014; published 07 Feb 2014
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Ban Ki-moon, Sochi 2014 - Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games
updated 04 Feb 2014; published 04 Feb 2014
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IOC piles praise on Russia's preparations for Sochi Olympics
updated 29 Sep 2013; published 29 Sep 2013
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Olympic Flame Lit for Winter Games in Russia VIDEO Olympic flame for Sochi Games lit
updated 04 Feb 2014; published 04 Feb 2014
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IOC chief attacks politicians over Sochi boycott
Egypt government resigns, paving way for Sisi to seek presidency
Full Article Swissinfo
24 Feb 2014

Ariel Sharon Arab Spring Reuters Image Caption: Egyptian Army chief Field Marshal al-Sisi arrives for a meeting with Russian President Putin at Novo-Ogaryovo (reuters tickers) February 24, 2014 - 13:10 By Yasmine Saleh and Asma Alsharif CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's government has resigned, the prime minister said on Monday, paving the way for army...

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In this July 22, 2013, file photo released by the Egyptian Presidency, Defense Minister Gen. Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, listens to the national anthem during a medal ceremony at a military base east of Cairo.
photo: AP / Sherif Abd El Minoem, Egyptian Presidency

updated 07 Jul 2013; published 04 Jul 2013
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Cheers, Fireworks in Tahrir Square after Mursi Announcement
updated 27 Jul 2013; published 26 Jul 2013
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Chinese State Media Reveals Details of GSK Corruption Scandal
updated 04 Aug 2013; published 01 Aug 2013
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Doubts emerge over Egypt s protester numbers
updated 21 Jul 2013; published 21 Jul 2013
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A NEW DAWN: Monumental Changes In Egypt - Army Overthrows And Detains President Mohamed Morsi!
updated 25 Jan 2014; published 25 Jan 2014
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Ukraine protests: Paving blocks used as missiles
updated 06 Feb 2014; published 06 Feb 2014
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Russian official accuses US of arming Ukrainian "militants"
Ukraine interim government issues arrest warrant for Yanukovich
Full Article The Los Angeles Times
24 Feb 2014

KIEV, Ukraine — Ukraine's interim government has issued an arrest warrant for ousted President Viktor Yanukovich, who is wanted in connection with the deaths of protesters in Kiev's main square last week, acting Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said in a post published on his Facebook page. “A criminal case has been initiated into mass...

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A coffin with the body of a protester killed in recent clashes is carried through the crowd in Independence Square, the epicenter of the country's recent unrest, Ukraine, Monday, Feb. 24, 2014. Ukraine’s acting government issued a warrant Monday for the arrest of President Viktor Yanukovych.
photo: AP / Efrem Lukatsky

updated 24 Feb 2014; published 24 Feb 2014
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Ukraine arrest warrant for ex-leader Yanukovych
updated 24 Feb 2014; published 24 Feb 2014
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Ukraine issues arrest warrant for ex leader Yanukovych over 'mass murder' - 24 February 2014
updated 24 Feb 2014; published 24 Feb 2014
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Ukraine: Russia recalls ambassador as Kiev turns towards EU
updated 24 Feb 2014; published 24 Feb 2014
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Ukraine Seeks $35 Billion as Yanukovych Warrant Is Issued
updated 23 Feb 2014; published 23 Feb 2014
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#Statement of Viktor Yanukovych February 22, 2014 story by channel Ukraine '112 '# #24.02.2014
updated 24 Feb 2014; published 24 Feb 2014
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Yanukovich arrest warrant 'issued' by Ukrainian Governement
Syrian rebels say senior al-Qaida fighter killed
Full Article STL Today
24 Feb 2014

BEIRUT • Two suicide bombers killed a senior al-Qaida operative on Sunday, blowing themselves up inside the militant leader’s compound in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, rebels and activists said. The killing of Abu Khaled al-Suri, who rebels said was serving as al-Qaida chief Ayman al-Zawahri’s representative in Syria, falls against the...

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File - In this citizen journalism image provided by Aleppo Media Center AMC which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, a Syrian rebel stands at the entrance to the headquarters of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, after it fall to the Syrian rebels, in Aleppo, Syria, Wednesday Jan. 8, 2014.
photo: AP / Aleppo Media Center, AMC

updated 10 Feb 2014; published 10 Feb 2014
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AL QAEDA in SYRIA promise SHARIA & ISLAMIC STATE TERROR takes over. [ALLAHU AKBAR]
updated 09 Aug 2012; published 09 Aug 2012
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AL-QAEDA in SYRIA promise SHARIA & ISLAMIC STATE TERROR takes over. [ALLAHU AKBAR]
updated 24 Feb 2014; published 24 Feb 2014
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SYRIA Infighting: Attackers Kill Senior Al-Qaeda Member & Co-Founder Of Ahrar Al-Sham 23Feb2014
updated 05 Feb 2014; published 05 Feb 2014
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Free Syrian Army gun down helicopter
updated 19 Apr 2013; published 19 Apr 2013
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Syrian war kill, rape and captured Woman and girls
updated 25 Jun 2011; published 25 Jun 2011
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PROPAGANDA Purported Video Of 'Al-Qaeda'; Aljazeera Smears South Yemen As Al-Qaeda Hotbed 12.22.09
Ukraine: Interim Leaders Seek EU Integration
Full Article Skynews
24 Feb 2014

Ukraine's interim leaders will hold talks today on the country's financial future as the European Union's foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton arrives in Kiev. Baroness Ashton is expected to meet opposition figures to discuss measures to sure up Ukraine's ailing economy. EU officials have offered financial aid to a new government in Ukraine,...

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Protesters pose with a child as they guard an official building in central Kiev, Ukraine, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014.
photo: AP / Darko Bandic

updated 24 Feb 2014; published 24 Feb 2014
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Ukraine Interim Leaders Seek EU Integration
updated 24 Feb 2014; published 24 Feb 2014
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Ukraine crisis! Two days to form new government
updated 24 Feb 2014; published 24 Feb 2014
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As the political wrangling begins, Independence Square Kiev victims are buried
updated 24 Feb 2014; published 24 Feb 2014
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Ukraine President Wanted For Mass Murder
updated 03 Feb 2014; published 03 Feb 2014
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UKRIANE Foriegn Minister Promises MORE TALKS with OPPOSITION
updated 03 Feb 2014; published 03 Feb 2014
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Ukrainian Opposition Leader Leaves The Country For Treatment

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LONDON, February 24 (Fitch) The suspension of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Lamido Sanusi and the market reaction to it are the first major test of the more credible macro...
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- In 1971, US military analyst Daniel Ellsberg leaked thousands of pages of a top-secret study on the Vietnam War to the American press. The , as the leak would come to be called,...

Members of the Nicaraguan Army participate in routine exercises in Managua, Nicaragua, Friday, Sept, 30, 2005. Nicaraguan President Enrique Bolanos has ordered the Army to increase monitoring the San Juan River area that separates Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Costa Rica said earlier this week it would take its neighbor to the International Court of Justice in the Hague to claim unlimited rights to navigate the stretch of river that runs along its northern border.
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (Reuters) - Costa Rica will ask the International Court of Justice to settle a decade-old maritime border dispute with Nicaragua related to...
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Peru's newly sworn in President Ollanta Humala , right, waves during his ceremonial swearing in at the National Congress in Lima, Peru, Thursday, July 28, 2011.
LIMA (Reuters) - Peru's President Ollanta Humala named his housing minister as his fifth prime minister on Monday in a cabinet shuffle that reappointed his...
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel, right, and the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, left, arrive for a press conference at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012.
Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday that she is visiting Israel with most of her new cabinet in order to show Germany's friendship with the Jewish state and that her country is working to secure the future of Israel. Merkel was speaking at an...
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A young male Asiatic lion until about 150 to 200 years ago, the Bengal tiger, along with the Indian leopard, shared most of their habitat, where the Asiatic lion was found in large parts of west and central India along with the Asiatic cheetah, now extirpated from India.
A leopard leaps across an under-construction structure near a furniture market in the Degumpur residential area as a bystander moves out of the way in Meerut on Sunday. Photo: AFP New Delhi: A leopard sparked panic in a north Indian city when it...
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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni signs a new anti-gay bill that sets harsh penalties for homosexual sex, in Entebbe, Uganda Monday, Feb. 24, 2014.
As my colleague Alan Cowell reported, the president of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, significantly strengthened Africa’s antigay movement, signing into law a bill imposing harsh sentences for homosexual acts, including life imprisonment in some cases....
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Nigeria President,Goodluck Jonathan, visits the site of the police headquarters bombed by a suicide bomber in Kano, Nigeria, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012.
LAGOS (Reuters) - Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan said on Monday his decision to suspend the central bank governor had nothing to do with the governor's exposing corruption in the oil sector. Jonathan suspended Governor Lamido Sanusi on Thursday...
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CIA Director-nominee Deputy National Security Adviser for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, John Brennan, second from left, shakes hands with the president's choice for Defense Secretary, former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel, second from right, as the president, center, speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, where he made to announcement. At left is Acting CIA Director Michael Morell, at right is current Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel proposed shrinking the Army, closing military bases and making other military-wide savings Monday as part of a broad reshaping of priorities after more than a decade of war. Hagel outlined his vision in a...
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