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Former Royal Marine jailed for supplying bombs to dissident Irish republicans

A "committed" terrorist who infiltrated the British military has been jailed for 18 years for supplying bombs to dissident Irish republicans.

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Royal marine 'forced to pretend to have republican sympathies,' court hears

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Marine killed in Afghanistan

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300th British death prompts calls to leave Afghanistan

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British soldiers capture Baath party chief

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Marine cheats death with bullet-proof helmet

Hundreds of Iraqis surrender in face of onslaught

HUNDREDS of Iraqi troops raised white flags across the south of the country yesterday as British and US forces surged across swathes of territory.

Sat, 22 Mar, 2003

UN authorises peace-keeping force for Afghanistan

The UN Security Council has voted unanimously to authorise a multinational force to assist Afghanistan's new interim government.

Thu, 20 Dec, 2001

Hoon warns British muslims against joining Taliban

British Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon is warning British Muslims not to try to go to Afghanistan to fight against the US-led coalition.

Mon, 29 Oct, 2001

Marines playing the waiting game

Poor intelligence information may hamper any mission undertaken by Royal Marines in Afghanistan, according to their commanding officer.

Mon, 29 Oct, 2001

Marines will ‘smoke out’ Bin laden

Royal Marine commandos could be ordered to attack caves in Afghanistan to ‘‘smoke out’’ Osama bin Laden, Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon suggested tonight.

Sat, 27 Oct, 2001

200 Marines available for military campaign

The British Armed Forces Minister says 200 Royal Marine Commandos are immediately available for the US-led military campaign against Afghanistan.

Fri, 26 Oct, 2001