The Guardian | 'War-weary' Obama says Syria chemical attack requires response CNN International (CNN) -- Declaring himself "war-weary" but determined to hold Syria accountable for using banned chemical weapons, President Barack Obama said Friday he was considering a limited response to what U.S. intelligence assessed with "high confidence" as a ... John Kerry's nine reasons for action in Syria US set for Syria strikes after Kerry says evidence of chemical attack is 'clear' Obama says US has 'obligation' to act on Syria, cites intel findings |
San Francisco Chronicle | Amid Syria strike signals, United Nations inspectors move up exit CBS News Updated at 7:22 p.m. ET. DAMASCUS, Syria The U.N. weapons inspectors on the ground in Syria investigating last week's purported chemical weapons attack moved up their departure time Friday, CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports. UN's Syria Samples to Undergo Meticulous Scrutiny |
The Guardian | After Syria vote, soul-searching stirs Britain Washington Post LONDON — Lap dogs no more! After Parliament's decision to reject taking part in any U.S.-led strike against the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, that victory cry rang out Friday from many quarters in Britain. For those who smarted at the ... Obama's Syria plans in disarray after Britain rejects use of force British Parliament votes against possible military action in Syria Britain's rejection of action on Syria may have broader implications |
ABC News | 5 possible risks of a US military strike on Syria USA TODAY Syria launches attacks on neighbor Israel to try to draw a response that would threaten to fragment the Middle East U.S allies that oppose Assad but do not want to be seen as supporting Israel — states such as Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the ... Syria allies: Why Russia, Iran and China are standing by the regime 5 Possible Repercussions of a US Military Strike on Syria Strike on Syria Would Lead to Retaliation on Israel, Iran Warns |
The Guardian | In Turnaround, It's France Backing Arms While Britain Sits on Syria Sidelines New York Times Ten years later, however, France is pressing for military action in Syria and happy to fight alongside the Americans, while the British, in a stunning turnaround after a badly managed vote Thursday night in Parliament, will not take part in any ... France, ironically, stands as strongest US ally in sanctioning Syria Syria intervention: after the UK vote France's next move is crucial Syria crisis: Emboldened France seeks action |
Syria's largest city, Aleppo, appears to lose Internet access CBS News Aleppo's loss of connection appears to be related to a disruption in data transferred from Turkey-based Turk Telekom to local company Syrian Telecommunications Establishment (STE) and from STE to customers in Aleppo. The majority of Internet usage in ... |
New York Times | Obama Set for Limited Strike on Syria as British Vote No New York Times WASHINGTON — President Obama is prepared to move ahead with a limited military strike on Syria, administration officials said Thursday, despite a stinging rejection of such action by America's stalwart ally Britain and mounting questions from Congress. |
Obama and Kerry Press Case for US Action in Syria New York Times WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Friday forcefully presented a case for a strike on Syria, as President Obama said he was considering a “limited” attack and Secretary of State John Kerry declared there was “clear” and “compelling” evidence ... |
NPR | Firms Brace For Possible Retaliatory Cyberattacks From Syria NPR The prospect of a military strike against Syria in the next few days has private U.S. firms bracing for retaliation — in cyberspace. A group calling itself the Syrian Electronic Army has already gone after some U.S. targets, including The New York ... Syria-Iran cyberwar fears are a diversion from real issues |
The Guardian | Al Qaeda's potent force in Syria CNN (CNN) -- Why has the Obama administration been so reluctant to intervene in Syria? There are a host of reasons -- American fatigue with war, President Barack Obama's disinclination to start another conflict in the Middle East, and the splintered ... Syria intervention plan fueled by oil interests, not chemical weapon concern Elizabeth O'Bagy: On the Front Lines of Syria's Civil War Syria: Where does your US representative stand? |