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Syria warns US not to intervene militarily - USA TODAY Sun, 25 Aug 2013 02:49:25 GMT

The Guardian

Syria warns US not to intervene militarily USA TODAY DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The Syrian government accused rebels of using chemical weapons Saturday and warned the United States not to launch any military action against Damascus over an alleged chemical attack last week, saying such a move would ... Obama meets with advisers over Syria, continues to 'gather facts'Fox News Obama, British PM Cameron concerned about 'signs' of chemical attack in SyriaNBCNews.com Syria: Cameron and Obama move west closer to interventionThe Guardian Reuters -CBS News all 1,011 news articles »

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Pentagon moves naval forces closer to Syria - USA TODAY Sun, 25 Aug 2013 02:39:28 GMT

BBC News

Pentagon moves naval forces closer to Syria USA TODAY The president asked the Department of Defense to put some matters in place regarding Syria, and that would include "positioning our forces," the Associated Press quotes Hagel as saying. "The Defense Department has a responsibility to provide the ... Russia urges Syria to cooperate with chemical weapons probeNBCNews.com (blog) Russia calls on Syria, rebels to allow probe of alleged attackWashington Post Obama: Syria chemical weapon claim a 'grave concern'BBC News New York Times (blog) -Reuters all 2,022 news articles »

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Competing claims on chemical weapons use in Syria - CNN International Sat, 24 Aug 2013 14:31:17 GMT

Competing claims on chemical weapons use in Syria CNN International Damascus, Syria (CNN) -- As Western powers try to verify claims that the Syrian government used chemical weapons this week in a northeastern suburb of Damascus, the Syrian government is accusing rebel forces of doing the same. State-run television ...

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Obama's Guns of August - Slate Magazine Sun, 25 Aug 2013 02:44:14 GMT

Slate Magazine

Obama's Guns of August Slate Magazine The parallels with Syria are obvious. In this case too, an American president, after much reluctance, seems to be considering the use of force but can't get authorization from the U.N. because of Russia's (and China's) certain veto. The pressures to ... Report: Kosovo Air War Possible Obama Blueprint for SyriaNewsmax.com US considers air war in Kosovo as precedent for Syria strikes: ReportPress TV US crafts Syria strike plansThe Nation all 10 news articles »

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Obama weighs possible military response after Syria chemical attack - Reuters Sat, 24 Aug 2013 20:23:58 GMT

Obama weighs possible military response after Syria chemical attack Reuters WASHINGTON/BEIRUT (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama considered options on Saturday for a possible military strike on Syria in response to a nerve gas attack that killed hundreds as Syria sought to avert blame by saying its soldiers had found ...

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US Forces Move Closer to Syria as Options Weighed - ABC News Sat, 24 Aug 2013 20:31:46 GMT

US Forces Move Closer to Syria as Options Weighed ABC News U.S. naval forces are moving closer to Syria as President Barack Obama considers military options for responding to the alleged use of chemical weapons by the Assad government. The president emphasized that a quick intervention in the Syrian civil war ...

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US Weighs Options On Syria After Reported Chemical Attack - NPR (blog) Sat, 24 Aug 2013 19:22:12 GMT

NPR (blog)

US Weighs Options On Syria After Reported Chemical Attack NPR (blog) President Obama has been meeting with his national security team to discuss reports of the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons, a White House official said Saturday, amid strong hints that a U.S. military strike was on the table. Those ...

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Rudd suspends campaigning for national security briefing on Syria - The Australian Sun, 25 Aug 2013 00:27:36 GMT

The Age

Rudd suspends campaigning for national security briefing on Syria The Australian The Prime Minister said in Sydney yesterday he was aware of media reports that the US was readying missile strikes on Syrian government forces, but said Australia would not rush into responding. "Let us not get the cart before the horse," he said ... Rudd suspends campaign for Syria briefingsThe Age all 97 news articles »

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Western and regional defense chiefs to meet to discuss Syria - Reuters Sat, 24 Aug 2013 19:58:02 GMT

Western and regional defense chiefs to meet to discuss Syria Reuters LONDON/AMMAN (Reuters) - The military chiefs of the United States, its main Western allies and Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are meeting in Jordan in the coming days to discuss the situation in Syria, defense officials said on Saturday. The meeting ... and more »

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Prime Minister Kevin Rudd halts campaign for Syria, then does TV show Kitchen ... - The Daily Telegraph Sun, 25 Aug 2013 02:07:28 GMT

Sydney Morning Herald

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd halts campaign for Syria, then does TV show Kitchen ... The Daily Telegraph Editor's note: Last night Prime Minister Kevin Rudd released a statement accusing the Sunday Telegraph of reporting he 'delayed' security briefings on Syria. Mr Rudd is wrong. The Sunday Telegraph's report merely says Mr Rudd suspended campaigning to ... Don't rush to conclusions on Syria: Kevin RuddThe Australian Kevin Rudd denies delaying Syria briefing for Annabel Crabb showSydney Morning Herald Kevin Rudd shrugs off accusation he delayed Syria briefing to shoot TV showThe Guardian NEWS.com.au -SBS -Stuff.co.nz all 77 news articles »