Improvised weapons fired near US military base in Japan

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 10:36

Two improvised rocket launchers were fired near a US military base near Tokyo, police said Friday, adding no-one had been hurt.

Brad Pitt visits US Military base for movie research

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 11:00

Hollywood actors Brad Pitt and Shia Labeouf spent an afternoon with US soldiers in California last week in preparation for their upcoming film ‘Fury’.

Manila offers US its military bases in case of North Korea

Last Updated: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 14:04

The US would be allowed to station forces at military bases in the Philippines if it went to war with North Korea, Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario said on Saturday citing a treaty between the allies.

Court martial begins in US military base sex scandal

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 12:37

Court martial proceedings began Monday at a US air force base in Texas of a trainer accused of sexually assaulting 10 female trainees.

Kyrgyzstan rules out US using base after 2014

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 00:34

The Manas air base at Bishkek airport serves as a crucial hub for the NATO-led force in Afghanistan.

Attack on US military base kills 2: Afghan official

Last Updated: Monday, March 5, 2012, 22:31

Taliban insurgents claimed the bombing, saying it was in revenge for the burning of Qurans at the base two weeks ago.

Last US base handed to Iraq ahead of pullout

Last Updated: Friday, December 16, 2011, 23:41

Iraq took control of the last US military base in the country on Friday

US’ military base in Australia to counter China

Last Updated: Saturday, November 12, 2011, 17:36

About 500 to 1,000 American officers would be permanently stationed at Robertson barracks outside Darwin.

Obamas visit US military base in Hawaii

Last Updated: Sunday, December 26, 2010, 13:33

The US` first family is spending its Christmas vacations in Kailua.

China unhappy with Japanese PM`s remarks on US military base

Last Updated: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 18:25

China on Thursday objected to Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan`s remarks that US military presence in his country is an important deterrent to China, saying the Washington-Tokyo alliance should not target a third country.

Rift in Japan cabinet on US base row

Last Updated: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 20:20

Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada pushed on Sunday for a speedy Japanese review of a US base realignment plan, showing widening differences with the prime minister, who wishes to spend more time on the issue.

Japan PM in no hurry on US base relocation deal

Last Updated: Sunday, October 25, 2009, 14:18

Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said on Sunday he was in no hurry to make a decision on relocating a controversial US military base in Japan before President Barack Obama`s visit next month.