US sends warships, Marines to Libya

Last Updated: Thursday, September 13, 2012, 00:50

The US has dispatched two warships loaded with missiles and a Marine team to beef up the security at its missions in Libya after American ambassador was killed in a violent attack on its Consulate in Benghazi.

First US Marines arrive in Australia

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 14:24

The deployment of Marines to northern Australia has sparked concern in China.

Arizona helicopter collision kills 7 US marines

Last Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012, 20:24

Two US military helicopters collided over a training range in Arizona on Wednesday killing seven Marines.

‘Afghan soldier killed French troops over US video`

Last Updated: Sunday, January 22, 2012, 23:53

An Afghan soldier who shot dead four French troops has said he did it because of a recent video showing US Marines urinating on the dead bodies of Taliban insurgents.

`US Marines in urination video are kids, not criminals`

Last Updated: Monday, January 16, 2012, 14:31

Republican presidential hopeful Rick Perry on Sunday accused the Obama administration of "over-the-top rhetoric" and "disdain for the military".

US military investigates abuse video

Last Updated: Saturday, January 14, 2012, 14:50

US Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James Amos has appointed a general to investigate and take any action stemming from a video of abuse by four Marines.

Marine tape won`t hurt Afghanistan talks: Taliban

Last Updated: Friday, January 13, 2012, 11:41

The Taliban has said the desecration video would not harm nascent efforts to broker peace talks.

`US Marines in desecration video identified`

Last Updated: Friday, January 13, 2012, 11:21

Two of the four Marines seen in a video appearing to urinate on the bodies of dead Taliban have been identified, a Marine Corps official was quoted as speaking on condition of anonymity.