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These Are the 6 US Prisons That May Soon House Guantanamo Detainees
A long-forgotten government report reveals US facilities that could become new homes for detainees as part of the White House's long-standing goal to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility.
Turkey Has Killed Hundreds of PKK Members but Must 'Do More' Against the Islamic State
State media say Turkey's armed forces have killed 771 members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party since Ankara began its "war on terror" four weeks ago, as the US says it must do more to take on IS jihadists.
US Defense Secretary Makes Surprise Baghdad Visit
Carter met with Iraqi officials, including Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and Defense Minister Khaled al-Obaidi to discuss the fight against Islamic State (IS) militants.
Putin Announces 40 New Nukes for Russia's Arsenal
Speaking at an arms show outside of Moscow, President Vladimir Putin said the intercontinental ballistic missiles will be able to overcome advanced anti-missile defense systems.
Snowden Leaks Hurt Pentagon’s Push for Tech Innovation, Defense Secretary Suggests
In the fourth and final part of their interview, Shane Smith and Secretary of Defense Ash Carter discuss government secrecy and surveillance.
Weak and Repressive Governments Led to the Rise of Islamic State, Says US Secretary of Defense
Part 2 of VICE Founder Shane Smith's interview with the Pentagon chief tackles the issue of multiple and competing militia fighting the insurgency.
Nukes Won’t Buy Russian Prosperity: VICE News Interviews Pentagon Chief Ashton Carter
In an exclusive interview with VICE, the Pentagon's top official says that Kremlin efforts to "rattle nuclear sabers" won't bring progress to Russia's people.
Pentagon Responds to Russian Hacker Breach by 'Showing a Little Leg'
In a speech at Stanford University today, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter revealed the news of the breach — and in so doing sent a signal to Silicon Valley.