ABC News | UN Report on Syria to Be Released Monday ABC News A United Nations report due for release Monday is expected to confirm chemical weapons have been used in Syria's civil war, but may not finger a perpetrator. Rebels and the regime of President Bashar Assad have each accused the other of orchestrating a ... UN inspectors turn in report on Syria's chemical weapons Kerry warns Syria: 'Threat of force is real' US and Russia Reach Deal to Destroy Syria's Chemical Arms |
Syrian official declares 'victory,' thanks Russia CNN (CNN) -- A Syrian minister declared "victory" for his country on Sunday, thanking Russia for orchestrating a chemical weapons deal to avert U.S. military action, Russia's state-run news agency RIA Novosti reported. "We welcome these agreements. On the ... |
New York Times | In Wake of Syria Deal, Kerry Emphasizes Iran New York Times PARIS — In a whirlwind trip to allied capitals, Secretary of State John Kerry sought to send the message that the agreement struck Saturday to eliminate Syria's chemical weapons did not signal a weakening of the Obama administration's stance on Iran. Kerry tells Israel that Syria accord is no prelude to Iran deal Kerry Seeks to Sell Syria Deal Obama defends handling of Syria as Damascus thanks 'Russian friends' |
BBC News | France welcomes Syria deal but force 'still an option' BBC News French President Francois Hollande has described the US-Russia deal on Syria's chemical weapons as an "important step" towards the much bigger goal of a political solution to the civil war. But in a TV address Mr Hollande said: "The military option ... Hollande Doesn't Rule out Syria 'Military Option' France urges early UN vote on tough Syria resolution France's Francois Hollande takes some credit for Syria deal |
UN to release findings of Syria chemical attack inquiry Los Angeles Times The U.N. contingent spent almost two weeks in Damascus, Syria's capital, and visited several sites where chemical strikes were suspected of taking place in the early hours of Aug. 21 in several Damascus suburbs. The areas hit were all under nominal ... Solving Syria's chemical threat Syria: Chemical Weapons Report Due For Release UN chemical weapons inspectors submit Syria report |
The Guardian | Syria chemical weapons agreement reached between United States, Russia CBS News Updated at 6:44 p.m. ET. GENEVA A diplomatic breakthrough Saturday on securing and destroying Syria's chemical weapons stockpile averted the threat of U.S. military action for the moment and could swing momentum toward ending a horrific civil war. Assad government hails 'victory' in arms deal, troops attack US and Russia revive hopes for wider Syria peace process Implementing a Syria solution |
New York Times (blog) | Video Offers Glimpse of Syria's War Through Eyes of Iranian Military Advisers New York Times (blog) Iranian military advisers have reportedly been operating in Syria for some time, training forces loyal to Iran's ally, President Bashar al-Assad. Until recently, however, there was little tangible evidence of their presence. That changed when Syrian ... Footage claims to show Iranians in Syria Obama says Iran shouldn't misinterpret US response to Syria Obama says Syria deal could offer lesson for Iran talks |
ABC News | US-Russia Syria Chemical Weapons Deal ABC News The United States and Russia announced an ambitious plan to transfer Syria's massive chemical weapons stockpile to international control by the middle of next year, at which point they would be destroyed. Under the agreement, Syria only has one week to ... |
Aljazeera.com | Damascus calls arms deal 'victory for Syria' Aljazeera.com A US-Russian plan to remove Syria's chemical weapons is a "victory" that averts war, a Syrian minister said, as Washington warned that the threat of US force "remains real". "On one hand, it helps the Syrians emerge from the crisis and on the other it ... |
NPR (blog) | Assad Regime Hails Chemical Weapons Deal As 'Victory' For Syria NPR (blog) One day after the United States and Russia announced a deal to rid Syria of its chemical weapons, the first official reaction has emerged from the Syrian regime, which calls it a "victory." Syria's rebels are criticizing the plan, saying it doesn't ... |