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Biden picks ex-general as defence secretary

Biden picks ex-general as defence secretary

General Lloyd Austin would need a special waiver from Congress because he retired less than seven years ago US President-elect Joe Biden has chosen retired General Lloyd Austin as his defence secretary, US media report. Gen Austin, aged 67, will become the first African-American to lead the Pentagon. Gen Austin, who led US Central Command during the Obama administration, would need a congressional waiver as it is less than seven years since he retired. Mr Biden’s reported decision comes two… Source link

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Bayern begin Champions League defence in punishing European autumn

Bayern begin Champions League defence in punishing European autumn

European football is reeling with stadiums largely empty and revenues down, but it is business as usual on the field for the continent’s biggest clubs this week as the Champions League group stage gets underway and Bayern Munich begin their defence of the trophy. Hansi Flick’s all-conquering team have a glamour tie to get things going, at home to Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. It will be a fascinating contest, and as Bayern’s Thomas Mueller admitted after the draw was made, “the… Source link

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