Tuesday, May 14, 2013

US moves troops closer as security worsens in Libya

US moves troops closer as security worsens in Libya: The United States has moved military forces closer to Libya since the Benghazi attack so they will be ready to respond to threats against diplomatic personnel, a Pentagon spokesman said Monday.

"We are prepared to respond if necessary, if conditions deteriorate or if we were called upon," spokesman George Little told reporters.

"Obviously we have moved assets and personnel," he said, without offering specifics.