1.Japan In Depth (ABC Asia Pacific) Japanese troops are set to conduct joint training in the United States as part of efforts to defend a remote chain of islands. The Nihon Keizai newspaper reports that 125 Japanese ground troops will travel to California in January to take part in reconnaissance training with US marines.2.5 U.S. Marines deny involvement in Philippine rape (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News) _ Five U.S. Marines denied involvement in an alleged gang-rape of a Philippine woman, while the sixth Marine refused to answer the complaint, according to statements filed Tuesday before Philippine prosecutors.3.U.S. may ask Japan to perform new Iraq duties, maybe in another area (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News) _ A senior U.S. Defense Department official indicated Tuesday the United States could ask Japan's Self-Defense Forces to assume new duties in Samawah or a different part of Iraq, visiting Democratic Party of Japan President Seiji Maehara said.4.Baseball: Japan's WBC squad to play Lotte, Yomiuri in warm-up games (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News) _ Japan's squad for the World Baseball Classic will play the Lotte Marines and the Yomiuri Giants to warm up for the first round of the tournament against its Asian rivals, baseball officials said Friday.5.Manila says rape case against US Marines won't affect bilateral ties (AFP via Yahoo! Asia News) MANILA (AFP) - The filing of rape charges against four US Marines will not affect bilateral ties between the Philippines and its main ally, the United States, according to President Gloria Arroyo's spokesman.6.Target and Family Literacy Foundation Expand United Through Reading(R) Program (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) Target is partnering with United Through Reading®, a read-aloud-by-videotape program, to help deployed military parents stay connected with their children, despite long distances.7.Target and Family Literacy Foundation Expand United Through Reading(R) Program (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) Target is partnering with United Through Reading®, a read-aloud-by-videotape program, to help deployed military parents stay connected with their children, despite long distances.8.United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Receives $21,575.00 Gift From Stater Bros. (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) To help spread gifts and smiles to children, the Stater Bros. "Family" of Employees has proudly presented a $21,575.00 check to representatives from the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.9.The Paradies Shops Celebrates our American Military Personnel (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) The Paradies Shops, an Atlanta-based specialty retailer operating over 450 stores in over 60 airports and hotel properties across the United States and Canada, once again celebrates active- duty military personnel by continuing to offer discounts at its stores this holiday season and beyond.10.President addresses war critics in speech (Baltimore Sun) Bush acknowledges Iraq problems but pleads for patience President Bush declared in a nationally televised address last night that the United States is winning the war in Iraq but acknowledged that U.S. deaths in an unexpectedly difficult conflict there have "led some to ask if we are creating more problems than we are solving." 11.President addresses war critics in speech (Baltimore Sun) Bush acknowledges Iraq problems but pleads for patience President Bush declared in a nationally televised address last night that the United States is winning the war in Iraq but acknowledged that U.S. deaths in an unexpectedly difficult conflict there have "led some to ask if we are creating more problems than we are solving." 12.President addresses war critics in speech (Baltimore Sun) Bush acknowledges Iraq problems but pleads for patience President Bush declared in a nationally televised address last night that the United States is winning the war in Iraq but acknowledged that U.S. deaths in an unexpectedly difficult conflict there have "led some to ask if we are creating more problems than we are solving." 13.WP: Meeting in Iraq opens dialogue on pullout (MSNBC) A recent exchange in Ramadi between Sunni leaders and U.S. Marines on troop withdrawal highlights an Iraqi debate that mirrors the split sentiments in the United States.14.Four Marines charged in Philippines rape (MSNBC) Philippines prosecutors charged four U.S. Marines on Tuesday with raping a 22-year-old Filipino woman in early November but cleared two other soldiers who had also been accused.15.VFA has no provision granting immunity to US Marines--exec (INQ7.net) SUBIC BAY FREEPORT -- The chief of the Presidential Commission on the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) stressed on Tuesday that no provisions in the military accord between the United States and the Philippines grants immunity to erring US soldiers.16.Gov't says rape case vs US Marines won't affect US ties (INQ7.net) THE FILING of rape charges against four US Marines will not affect bilateral ties between the Philippines and its main ally, the United States, President Gloria MacapagalArroyo\'s spokesman said Wednesday.17.VFA abrogation sought over row on US Marines' custody (INQ7.net) A LEGISLATOR at the House of Representatives has threatened to have the Visiting Forces Agreement between the Philippines and the United States abrogated if the US would insist on keeping custody of four Marines accused of raping a Filipina at a former naval base in Zambales province.18.Gov't says rape case vs US Marines won't affect US ties (INQ7.net) THE FILING of rape charges against four US Marines will not affect bilateral ties between the Philippines and its main ally, the United States, President Gloria MacapagalArroyo's spokesman said Wednesday.19.VFA abrogation sought over row on US Marines' custody (INQ7.net) A LEGISLATOR at the House of Representatives has threatened to have the Visiting Forces Agreement between the Philippines and the United States abrogated if the US would insist on keeping custody of four Marines accused of raping a Filipina at a former naval base in Zambales province.20.Olongapo prosecutors pursue fight for US Marines' custody (INQ7.net) OLONGAPO CITY -- Foreshadowing a possible custody battle, the lead prosecutor in the Subic Bay rape case yesterday questioned the right of the United States to hold on to four American Marines accused of raping a Filipino woman inside a van here.21.Gov't says rape case vs US Marines won't affect US ties (INQ7.net) THE FILING of rape charges against four US Marines will not affect bilateral ties between the Philippines and its main ally, the United States, President Gloria MacapagalArroyo\'s spokesman said Wednesday.22.Bomb kills ten US marines (The Scotsman: International News) TEN United States marines have been killed in a bomb blast while on foot patrol outside the Iraqi city of Fallujah, in one of the deadliest attacks on American forces in Iraq this year.23.Four US Marines charged with rape in Philippines (Telegraph) Four US Marines have been charged with raping a 22-year-old Filipino woman last month at a former American naval base in the Philippines.24.Wednesday Nov 30, 2005 (Rockland Village Soup) ROCKPORT (Nov 30): Northeast Health is pleased to join with other midcoast community organizations in supporting "Toys for Tots," a program sponsored by the United States Marine Corps during the holiday season.25.Manila says rape case against US Marines won't affect bilateral ties (AFP via Yahoo! Singapore News) The filing of rape charges against four US Marines will not affect bilateral ties between the Philippines and its main ally, the United States, according to President Gloria Arroyo's spokesman.26.Chiba Lotte Marines vs. White Sox (Slam! Sports) FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Bobby Valentine wants to see the top teams in the United States and Japan play each other to determine a true world champion and thinks his Chiba Lotte Marines could have challenged the Chicago White Sox this year.27.Bobby V: Japan champs could challenge ChiSox (ESPN) Bobby V: Japan champs could challenge ChiSox by Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas -- Bobby Valentine wants to see the top teams in the United States and Japan play each other to determine a true world champion, and he thinks his Chiba Lotte Marines could have challenged the Chicago White Sox this year. The former...28.Bush Says U.S. Will Keep Forces in Iraq Until Victory Achieved (U.S. State Department) The United States has a “flexible and dynamic” strategy for achieving victory in Iraq and will keep forces there until victory is achieved, says President Bush. Speaking at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, he defines victory as the time when Iraqi security forces can provide for the safety of their own citizens against terrorists and insurgents who threaten its path to democracy.29.US pressed on marines’ custody (ABS-CBNNEWS.com) The Department of Foreign Affairs renewed its call to the United States Embassy to place in the government’s custody the six US marines accused of raping a 22-year-old Filipina in Olongapo City.30.Pearl brings back flood of memories (CentralOhio.com) BUCYRUS -- Growing up carefree in Marion County, Richard "Dick" McCor-mick never realized he would be in the middle of World War II. McCormick made the choice to enlist in the United States Marines on Sept. 8, 1942, one year after World War II began.31.Mayor: Terrorists tried eight attacks (Houston Chronicle) LONDON - Terrorists tried to attack London eight times between the Sept. 11 attacks in the United States and last July 7, when suicide bombers killed dozens on the city's transport system, London's mayor said Monday.32.Warren says he joined the Marines to ‘fight Hirohito’s crowd’ (Sampson Independent) By L.E. brown Jr. To understand Clarence Warren’s travels — and where he fought — in the South Pacific Ocean during World War II, it is necessary to first have at least a small understanding of the area and the United States battle plans there, especially during the early stages of the war.33.Tough guys with toys (Colorado Daily) United States Marines aren't used to losing battles. Every year around the holidays some kindhearted Marines hand out toys to needy children, and the toys run out before the lines of children end.34.RP GOVERNMENT SEEKS CUSTODY OF SIX AMERICAN MARINES (The Filipino Express) MANILA --- The Department of Foreign Affairs on November 15 formally notified the United States Embassy in Manila to require the six accused US Marines to appear in court for the preliminary hearing of charges that they raped a 22-year-old Filipina on November 1 in Subic Freeport.35.Commentary: To my nephew, who has joined the Marines (Corvallis Gazette Times) It is one of those fairly harmonious family holiday dinners, the usual grumpy toddlers, arm-wrestling and spilled gravy. A little quieter tonight, because my brother’s son, young Evan, is joining the United States Marines Corps, and boot camp starts before Christmas.36.Montana Marine honored for service with Hometown Heroes billboard (Independent Record) For “heroic achievement in connection with combat operations” in Iraq, former Helenan and United States Marine Corps Sgt. Jonathan Ayersman was awarded the Bronze Star. And for earning the Bronze Star, Ayersman also became the first Marine in the country honored on a billboard as part of the Corps’ Hometown Heroes program, a campaign designed to highlight the achievements of Marines in combat.37.19 soldiers killed in Iraq terror ambush (Irish Examiner) Insurgents today killed 19 Iraqi soldiers and wounded four others in a co-ordinated ambush northeast of Baghdad just two days after the deadliest attack against United States Marines in four months.38.Insurgent attack kills 19 Iraqi soldiers (Navhind Times) AP, Baghdad, Dec 4: Insurgents killed 19 Iraqi soldiers and wounded four in a coordinated ambush northeast of Baghdad just two days after the deadliest attack against United States marines in four months.39.It's wrong (NorthJersey.com) IF ANOTHER 10 Marines had not been killed last Thursday outside Fallujah, it would have been the week to note that Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld's preening gamecock persona finally had realized its comedic potential.40.Putnam play honors soldiers (Norwich Bulletin) PUTNAM -- As the United States' war in Iraq enters its 33rd month, Putnam Middle School students and staff stopped Tuesday to celebrate the American soldier.41.Wolves and Marines Looking to Draft Toys This December (OurSports Central) For the ninth consecutive season, the Chicago Wolves' wives will be collecting toys for the United States Marine Corps "Toys for Tots" program during the month of December.42.Pearl Harbor prompted local man to join Marines (Santa Cruz Sentinel) SANTA CRUZ — Japan's deadly attack on Pearl Harbor 64 years ago today propelled the United States into World War II and motivated a young man from Santa Cruz to join the U.S. Marine Air Corps.43.10 Marines killed in Iraq: Thursday's attack the deadliest on American troops in four months (Southern Illinoisan) BAGHDAD, Iraq - A roadside bomb killed 10 Marines and wounded 11 others on a foot patrol near Fallujah, the U.S. military announced Friday. It was the deadliest attack against American troops in four months.44.Valentine: Japan champs could have challenged White Sox (Austin American-Statesman) FORT WORTH, Texas — Bobby Valentine wants to see the top teams in the United States and Japan play each other to determine a true world champion, and he thinks his Chiba Lotte Marines could have challenged the Chicago White Sox this year.45.Valentine Calls Japan Players Comparable (Austin American-Statesman) FORT WORTH, Texas — Bobby Valentine wants to see the top teams in the United States and Japan play each other to determine a true world champion, and he thinks his Chiba Lotte Marines could have challenged the Chicago White Sox this year.46.10's Toy Box drive gets help from Marines and 94.9 FM (Tampa Bay's 10) Tampa, Florida - The United States Marines will be on-site Friday December 9th, with their “Toy Collection Tank,” at the 24-hour Wal-Mart SuperCenter, 3801 Tampa Rd. in Oldsmar from 5am until 7pm to collect new, unwrapped toys, which will be donated to Toys For Tots.47.READERS' CHOICE (Home News Tribune) BAGHDAD, Iraq — Voting begins today in hospitals, military camps and even prisons across Iraq, launching the process to choose a new parliament that the United States hopes can help quell the insurgency so U.S. forces can begin heading home.48.READERS' CHOICE (Home News Tribune) WASHINGTON — President Bush asserted last night the United States is winning the war in Iraq and issued a plea to Americans divided by doubt: "Do not give in to despair, and do not give up on this fight for freedom."49.US to keep Marines despite rape charges (The Daily Tribune) Claiming to be hobbled by a military pact between the Philippines and the United States, state lawyers yesterday said the four US Marines accused of raping a 22-year-old Filipina in Subic, Olongapo City, last Nov. 1 may remain in American hands for the time being even as rape charges were been filed against them yesterday.50.Defense says VFA to give US custody over Marines (The Daily Tribune) Defense lawyers for the United States Marines who were charged last Tuesday for allegedly raping a 22-year-old Filipina in Subic, Olongapo City, last Nov. 1, are hedging their bets that the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) will prevail over local courts, in determining whether custody over the suspects will be transferred.51.Marines in Iraq reflect on Thanksgiving Day (United States Marines) CAMP RIPPER, Iraq (Dec. 9, 2005) -- Across Iraq, service members celebrated Thanksgiving Day with turkey served in chow halls, turkey meals-ready-to-eat for those outside of bases, and services commemorating an event older than the United States itself.52.Father and son celebrate Thanksgiving together in Iraq (United States Marines) CAMP BAHARIA, Iraq (Dec. 20, 2005) -- Thanksgiving is a time for reflection, a time for giving thanks and most importantly, a time to spend with family. It is one of the most heavily traveled days of the year as families all over the United States commute to be with each other for the holidays.53.Marines storm Monopoly streets (United States Marines) MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Dec.1, 2005) -- Marines can be seen on the big screen, the TV screen and now their boots can be seen patrolling the properties of Monopoly: United States Marines Edition.54.Trackers receive awards for leadership (United States Marines) MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Dec. 22, 2005) -- During the current Global War on Terrorism, their has never been a more important time to recognize leadership and support Marines while they protect and defend the freedoms that we hold dear.55.MTTs provide long range training capability (United States Marines) CAMP HABBANIYAH, Iraq (Dec. 20, 2005) -- Service members are continuously subjected to various forms of training in preparation for deploying to Iraq prior to leaving the United States. This training is to help prepare them for what they will face while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.56.Hercules recovery vehicle destined for MCB (United States Marines) MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE BARSTOW, Calif. (Dec. 15, 2005) -- The Marine Corps has a reputation of never leaving anything behind after a mission. However, in an unfortunate instance that a heavy piece of machinery was to break down, a group of Marines cannot just pick it up and carry it.57.4 US Marines Charged With Rape in Philippines (Voice of America) Philippine prosecutors have filed rape charges against four U.S. Marines, who allegedly attacked a Filipino woman while in the country to take part in a military exercise.58.U.S. Debate on Pullout Resonates As Troops Engage Sunnis in Talks (Washington Post) RAMADI, Iraq, Nov. 29 -- Outside Ramadi's city auditorium, the mortar rounds fell, two, then three, each rattling the concrete walls slightly. Inside, locked in an intense debate about what it would take for American troops in Iraq to withdraw, none of the camouflaged Marines or robed Sunni Arab tribal leaders even flinched.59.U.S. Debate on Pullout Resonates As Troops Engage Sunnis in Talks (Washington Post) RAMADI, Iraq, Nov. 29 -- Outside Ramadi's city auditorium, the mortar rounds fell, two, then three, each rattling the concrete walls slightly. Inside, locked in an intense debate about what it would take for American troops in Iraq to withdraw, none of the camouflaged Marines or robed Sunni... "We...60.Transcript: President Bush's Speech on the War on Terrorism (Washington Post) SPEAKER: GEORGE W. BUSH, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES61.News: Marines go shopping for Toys for Tots (WNDU 16) South Bend, IN - The United States Marine Corps went on a shopping spree Friday morning for the Toys for Tots program. The Mejier Company donated $5000 to the effort, and Friday, the Marines shopped until they dropped to spend the money.62.Two Fallen Marines Honored by Lowered Flags in Michigan (WTOL News 11) LANSING – Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm has ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for two days on Monday, December 12, and Tuesday, December 13. The order honors Marine Lance Corporal Craig N. Watson of Union City, and Marine Lance Corporal David A. Huhn of Portland.63.GSDF, U.S. marines to stage island infiltration exercise (Daily Yomiuri Online) The Ground Self-Defense Force and the U.S. Marine Corps will carry out the first bilateral joint drill off the west coast of the United States in January to infiltrate a remote island and regain control of it from an enemy, sources said Thursday.
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