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www.france24.com
3 months ago
Austin

US defense secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital, resumes full duties

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital after undergoing treatment for bladder issues related to his prostate cancer.
Austin did not promptly inform President Joe Biden of his cancer diagnosis, sparking criticism. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Austin

Pentagon chief says he should have handled cancer diagnosis better

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin admits he should have notified President Biden and the public about his recent cancer diagnosis.
Austin faced criticism earlier this year for keeping his hospitalization for prostate cancer surgery a secret for five days. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Austin

US: Lloyd Austin called to testify over secret hospital trip DW 01/19/2024

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is facing scrutiny for not disclosing his hospitalization for prostate cancer to President Joe Biden or the public.
The chair of the US House Armed Services Committee has called for Austin to testify at a hearing to explain the lack of transparency. [ more ]
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www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Austin

Lloyd Austin hospitalised for infection after prostate cancer surgery

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since January 1 with a urinary tract infection after a surgical procedure to treat prostate cancer.
The Pentagon faced public backlash for not disclosing Austin's hospitalization, with President Biden and Austin's deputy being kept in the dark for days. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

More than 25,000 women and children killed in Gaza: US defence secretary

Highest-level acknowledgment of Gaza's death toll by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
Congressman Ro Khanna's strong questioning regarding precision-guided munitions transfers to Israel. [ more ]
The Nation
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

Will Biden Sacrifice His Presidency for Another Middle Eastern War?

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin cautioned Israel to avoid a wider regional war with Lebanon.
Some in the Biden administration are concerned Israel is trying to provoke Hezbollah for a wider war in Lebanon.
Israel's escalation of violence in Gaza has not been effectively countered by the US. [ more ]
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