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Syria vote will ripple through 2014 campaigns - USA TODAY Thu, 05 Sep 2013 00:26:50 GMT

The Guardian

Syria vote will ripple through 2014 campaigns USA TODAY President Obama's request that Congress authorize strikes against Syria because of its use of chemical weapons has divided Democrats supporting the president from those who oppose the United States undertaking another Mideast military action. Syria strike: Bid for military action passes first legislative hurdleChicago Tribune Senate committee approves resolution authorizing US strike on SyriaWashington Post Senate committee authorizes limited military response in SyriaNBCNews.com Reuters -CBS News -The Guardian all 983 news articles »

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In Hearing, House Panel Seems Split on Syria Strike - New York Times Wed, 04 Sep 2013 17:09:07 GMT

In Hearing, House Panel Seems Split on Syria Strike New York Times WASHINGTON — Members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee appeared divided on Wednesday over a possible military strike on Syria, as members of President Obama's national security team took the case for intervention before the panel.

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As Syria deteriorates, neighbors fear bioweapons threat - Washington Post Thu, 05 Sep 2013 00:09:57 GMT

As Syria deteriorates, neighbors fear bioweapons threat Washington Post Last month's alleged chemical attack near Damascus has refocused attention on Syria's 30-year-old biological weapons research and raised concerns about whether the government there could activate an effort to make a weapon. Syria's bioweapons ...

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Split Senate Panel Approves Giving Obama Limited Authority on Syria - New York Times Thu, 05 Sep 2013 01:37:23 GMT

New York Times

Split Senate Panel Approves Giving Obama Limited Authority on Syria New York Times WASHINGTON — A sharply divided Senate committee voted Wednesday to give President Obama limited authority to use force against Syria, the first step in what remains a treacherous path for Mr. Obama to win Congressional approval for a military attack. Neighbours plea for refugee assistance, and latest developments on SyriaThe Globe and Mail Will Hillary Clinton's position on a Syria military strike affect the 2016 ...Washington Post 5 things on Syria: Obama overseas to developments at homeCNN CBS News -BBC News -CNN International all 8,341 news articles »

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Putin calls Kerry a liar on Syria - CBS News Thu, 05 Sep 2013 01:38:23 GMT

The Guardian

Putin calls Kerry a liar on Syria CBS News Speaking to his human rights council, Putin recalled watching a congressional debate where Kerry was asked about al Qaeda. Putin said he had denied that it was operating in Syria, even though he was aware of the al Qaeda-linked Jabhat al-Nusra group. Putin warns US not to strike Syria, dismisses case against Assad as 'rumors'Washington Post Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin set for collision over Syria at G20 summitThe Guardian Differences on Syria crisis loom over G20 summitBBC News Reuters -Voice of America -Los Angeles Times all 870 news articles »

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Report: Syria won't change position 'even if there is World War III' - NBCNews.com Wed, 04 Sep 2013 18:19:53 GMT

The Independent

Report: Syria won't change position 'even if there is World War III' NBCNews.com By Alastair Jamieson, Staff writer, NBC News. Syria will not change its position “even if there is World War III,” its deputy foreign minister reportedly said Wednesday – even as activists claimed that another prominent member of the Assad regime had ... Exclusive: Former Syria defense minister defects in break with AssadReuters Syria crisis: General deserts Damascus and flees to TurkeyThe Independent all 31 news articles »

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How Syria's Neighbors View A Possible Military Strike - NPR Thu, 05 Sep 2013 02:08:32 GMT

NPR

How Syria's Neighbors View A Possible Military Strike NPR Syria's neighbors have all felt the impact of the country's war, and they will be keeping a close eye on any U.S. military action against Syria for its alleged use of chemical weapons. But, says Anthony Cordesman of the Center for Strategic and ... Syria is a battle ground for Saudi Arabia's confrontation with Iran over ...RT (blog) Syria Prepares for US AttackWall Street Journal The Complete History Of Syria in 21 PhotosPolicyMic NEWS.com.au -Business Insider -The American Conservative all 58 news articles »

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In Iran, a change in tone on Syria - Washington Post Thu, 05 Sep 2013 01:31:26 GMT

The Nation

In Iran, a change in tone on Syria Washington Post TEHRAN — As the Obama administration builds its case for military strikes on Syria, Iran's new president and his foreign policy team are steering clear of a confrontational tone even as they express support for Tehran's longtime allies in Damascus. Can Iran, Victim of Chemical Weapons, Help Fix the Syria Crisis?TIME Analysis: US strike on Syria could derail Iran president's master planReuters Can Iran Help the US in Syria?New York Times all 141 news articles »

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Obama Makes International Case for Syria Action - Wall Street Journal Thu, 05 Sep 2013 02:35:57 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Obama Makes International Case for Syria Action Wall Street Journal President Obama said "the world set a red line" on Syria when it outlawed the use of chemical weapons, a peek at the clothes that will hit the runways at New York Fashion Week, and a look at Bibhu Mohapatra's Spring '14 collection. Photo: Getty ... Obama, in Stockholm, says that on Syria, 'the international community cannot ...Washington Post Obama seeks global backing on Syria: 'I didn't set a red line. The world did'The Guardian Obama asserts right to strike Syria without congressional approvalRT Aljazeera.com -Irish Times -euronews all 217 news articles »

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Russia warns of catastrophe if Syria reactor hit by US strike - Reuters Wed, 04 Sep 2013 18:32:25 GMT

RT (blog)

Russia warns of catastrophe if Syria reactor hit by US strike Reuters ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Russia said on Wednesday that a military strike on Syria could have catastrophic effects if a missile hit a small reactor near Damascus that contains radioactive uranium. The Foreign Ministry called on the U.N. nuclear ... Russia warns of nuclear disaster if Syria is hitRT (blog) all 8 news articles »