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Iranian leader: US will 'definitely suffer' if it leads strike on Syria - CNN Fri, 06 Sep 2013 02:05:30 GMT

New York Times

Iranian leader: US will 'definitely suffer' if it leads strike on Syria CNN (CNN) -- As the ramifications of a grisly chemical weapons attack loom over a summit of world leaders, some of Syria's staunchest friends blasted what they call the "arrogance" of U.S.-led efforts to strike the war-torn nation and said those who do ... The Syria mission is riskyCBS News Kerry says failing to strike Syria will feed rebel extremismNBCNews.com (blog) Pentagon Is Ordered to Expand Potential Targets in Syria With a Focus on ForcesNew York Times TIME -The Globe and Mail -Fox News all 10,798 news articles »

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Obama, Putin in battle over purported Syria chemical weapons evidence at G-20 ... - CBS News Fri, 06 Sep 2013 01:25:23 GMT

The Guardian

Obama, Putin in battle over purported Syria chemical weapons evidence at G-20 ... CBS News ST. PETERSBURG, Russia The Group of 20 summit kicking off Thursday on the Russian shores of the Baltic sea will bring the two men at the forefront of the geopolitical standoff over Syria's civil war into the same room for meetings: President Obama and ... Syria crisis: China joins Russia in opposing military strikesThe Guardian Obama, from Russia, urges US lawmakers to back strike on SyriaWashington Post Syria strike debate overshadows G20 summitAljazeera.com Fox News -Reuters -Chicago Tribune all 1,463 news articles »

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US gives up on UN Security Council in Syria crisis, blames Russia - Reuters Thu, 05 Sep 2013 23:44:15 GMT

Politico

US gives up on UN Security Council in Syria crisis, blames Russia Reuters UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States declared on Thursday that it has given up trying to work with the U.N. Security Council on Syria, accusing Russia of holding the council hostage and allowing Moscow's allies in Syria to deploy poison gas ... The United Nations, held "hostage" by Russia on Syria, trying to stay relevantCBS News U.S. giving China a free pass on SyriaPolitico US: Russia holding UN Security Council hostage to protect Syria's AssadJerusalem Post NPR (blog) -CNN International -Huffington Post all 79 news articles »

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As Syria deteriorates, neighbors fear bioweapons threat - Washington Post Thu, 05 Sep 2013 14:26:29 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 ... and more »

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The Right Questions on Syria - New York Times Fri, 06 Sep 2013 02:23:51 GMT

The Right Questions on Syria New York Times It's all very well to urge the United Nations and Arab League to do more, but that means that Syrians will continue to be killed at a rate of 5,000 every month. Involving the International Criminal Court sounds wonderful but would make it more ... and more »

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Showdown on Syria chemical weapons expected at G-20 summit in Russia - CNN International Thu, 05 Sep 2013 12:37:32 GMT

Showdown on Syria chemical weapons expected at G-20 summit in Russia CNN International (CNN) -- It's supposed to be a summit about the global economy, but the debate over possible military strikes for Syria's apparent use of chemical weapons will likely overshadow the G-20 conference this week. The meeting in Russia will pit two leaders ...

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Analysts warn of risk from extremists in Syria - USA TODAY Thu, 05 Sep 2013 22:36:35 GMT

Analysts warn of risk from extremists in Syria USA TODAY AMMAN — Concerns that U.S. military intervention in Syria would prop up extremist groups affiliated with al-Qaeda were scoffed at Thursday by leaders of Syria's opponents to dictator Bashar Assad, though analysts warn Islamic extremists are growing. and more »

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Obama making little headway with getting Congress to support attack on Syria - Washington Post Fri, 06 Sep 2013 02:38:06 GMT

Politico

Obama making little headway with getting Congress to support attack on Syria Washington Post Nearly a week into President Obama's campaign to convince Congress that airstrikes against Syria are necessary, he has achieved little headway against a wall of skepticism on Capitol Hill. The president's challenge is made more difficult by the fact ... Obama could lose big on SyriaPolitico Obama complicates Syria response: Our viewUSA TODAY Some lawmakers still unswayed by case for Syria strikeLos Angeles Times CNN all 4,025 news articles »

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Syria plunging Mideast into sectarian war? - CNN Thu, 05 Sep 2013 15:26:39 GMT

Syria plunging Mideast into sectarian war? CNN (CNN) -- As they contemplate military action against Syria, one of many considerations members of Congress and Obama administration officials have to weigh is how a U.S. strike against the regime of Bashar al-Assad might effect the already complicated, ... and more »

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In Iran, a change in tone on Syria - Washington Post Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:58:21 GMT

Politico

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. AIPAC to go all-out on SyriaPolitico Iran says US will suffer if Syria is attackedAljazeera.com Obama's Syria War Is Really About Iran and IsraelThe Nation. (blog) Washington Times -New York Times -Al-Monitor all 396 news articles »