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UN to inspect site of alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria; lawmakers call ... - Washington Post Mon, 26 Aug 2013 02:56:50 GMT

Wall Street Journal

UN to inspect site of alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria; lawmakers call ... Washington Post Syria will allow weapons inspectors to visit the site of an alleged chemical weapons attack on civilians, the United Nations said Sunday, but the Obama administration said the offer of access is too little too late. Top lawmakers said the time has come ... A Sharp Shift in Tone on Syria From the White HouseNew York Times US Talks Tough on Syria, Ramps Up Attack PlanningWall Street Journal White House: 'Little doubt' of Syria chemical attackUSA TODAY NBCNews.com (blog) -Reuters -CBS News all 1,906 news articles »

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As Obama appears closer to Syria response, Congress now urges caution - Fox News Mon, 26 Aug 2013 00:16:29 GMT

As Obama appears closer to Syria response, Congress now urges caution Fox News The announcement came as the Syrian government appeared close to allowing United Nations inspectors to visit the site of the reported attack and a U.N. spokesperson saying an inspection team is preparing to conduct an on-site fact-finding mission ... Engel, Corker push for US action in SyriaWashington Post Sunday Show Round Up: Lawmakers Call for Intervention in SyriaWashington Free Beacon US Lawmakers Urge Action on SyriaVoice of America fox2now.com -Newsmax.com -Wall Street Journal all 26 news articles »

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Obama's Guns of August - The Slatest Mon, 26 Aug 2013 02:57:20 GMT

The Slatest

Obama's Guns of August The Slatest 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 ... The Multilateralist: Military Action in Syria as ReprisalForeign Policy (blog) all 11 news articles »

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Syria options weighed as US forces move closer - CBS News Sun, 25 Aug 2013 16:26:29 GMT

Syria options weighed as US forces move closer CBS News WASHINGTON U.S. intelligence officials sought Saturday to determine whether Syria's government unleashed a deadly chemical weapons attack on its people. At the same time, the Obama administration prepared for a possible military response by moving ...

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Syria Warns US Not to Intervene Militarily - ABC News Sun, 25 Aug 2013 19:31:54 GMT

Syria Warns US Not to Intervene Militarily ABC News 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 set the Middle East ablaze.

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Syria: Cameron and Obama move west closer to intervention - The Guardian Sun, 25 Aug 2013 16:07:08 GMT

The Guardian

Syria: Cameron and Obama move west closer to intervention The Guardian David Cameron and Barack Obama moved the west closer to military intervention in Syria on Saturday as they agreed that last week's alleged chemical weapon attacks by the Assad regime had taken the crisis into a new phase that merited a "serious ...

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Jordan to host army chiefs for Syria talks - Aljazeera.com Mon, 26 Aug 2013 02:29:18 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Jordan to host army chiefs for Syria talks Aljazeera.com Syria agreed on Sunday to let the United Nations inspect the site of the alleged chemical weapons attack, but a US official told Reuters news agency that such an offer was "too late to be credible" and Washington was all but certain that the government ... Syria: west weighs up military options at meeting of top generals in JordanThe Guardian Western and regional defense chiefs to meet to discuss SyriaReuters Defence chiefs to meet in Jordan to discuss Syriawww.worldbulletin.net all 27 news articles »

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Obama, British PM Cameron concerned about 'signs' of chemical attack in Syria - NBCNews.com Sun, 25 Aug 2013 16:42:38 GMT

Obama, British PM Cameron concerned about 'signs' of chemical attack in Syria NBCNews.com In a phone call Thursday, Secretary of State John Kerry told Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem that the regime should have allowed U.N. inspectors to gain access to the site of an alleged gas attack, a senior State Department official told NBC ...

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Syria warns against foreign involvement in conflict; Hagel says US prepared ... - Fox News Sun, 25 Aug 2013 10:25:49 GMT

Syria warns against foreign involvement in conflict; Hagel says US prepared ... Fox News US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has said that President Obama has asked the military to "prepare options for all contingencies" as the crisis in Syria deepens following reports of a chemical weapons attack by that country's government earlier this ...

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Syria briefing 'could have been by phone' - The Australian Mon, 26 Aug 2013 01:35:34 GMT

The Age

Syria briefing 'could have been by phone' The Australian KEVIN Rudd could have been briefed on the apparent chemical weapons atrocity in Syria by secure phone hook-up or travelling officials, raising new questions about whether he manipulated the crisis for political gain. As Foreign Minister Bob Carr warned ... Australia to use UN role to push for Syria solution: Kevin RuddThe Age Kevin Rudd denies delaying Syria briefing for Annabel Crabb showSydney Morning Herald Kevin Rudd's Syria briefing picture had no national security officersThe Daily Telegraph Courier Mail -WA today all 94 news articles »