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Kerry: Saudi Arabia OK with international military strike on Syria - CNN Mon, 09 Sep 2013 00:22:44 GMT

The Guardian

Kerry: Saudi Arabia OK with international military strike on Syria CNN Paris (CNN) -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Sunday that Saudi Arabia will support military intervention in Syria by the United States and its partners. "They have supported the strike and they support taking action," Kerry said after a long ... Saudi Arabia stands behind US-led Syria strikeCBS News Kerry says Saudi Arabia has agreed to support military strike against SyriaWashington Post Syria crisis: Kerry says west must not be 'silent spectators to the slaughter'The Guardian BBC News -ABC News -Reuters all 467 news articles »

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How the Syria debate in Congress could play out this week - CNN Mon, 09 Sep 2013 02:32:22 GMT

San Francisco Chronicle

How the Syria debate in Congress could play out this week CNN Washington (CNN) -- Congress returns to Washington on Monday after a monthlong summer break to jump right into debate and votes on a resolution giving President Barack Obama the authorization to strike Syria. How this all will unfold over the coming ... Uphill battle for Obama: Where Congress stands on SyriaUSA TODAY Syria's Assad denies chemical weapons use; US presses case for strikeReuters Rove: "Amateur hour" at the White House on SyriaCBS News Fox News -Washington Post -Wall Street Journal all 2,691 news articles »

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After Bold Step on Syria, French Leader Finds Himself Dismissed as Lackey - New York Times Mon, 09 Sep 2013 02:47:53 GMT

New York Times

After Bold Step on Syria, French Leader Finds Himself Dismissed as Lackey New York Times PARIS — As portrayed in a satirical television show here this week, President François Hollande is left behind to hold President Obama's coat while the American leader and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia hold private talks. Mr. Hollande gullibly ... Syria crisis: US and France heal Iraq woundsBBC News Analysis: France's hawkish stand on Syria a patternUSA TODAY France's Hollande says UN Syria report likely released next weekReuters Arutz Sheva -Washington Post all 176 news articles »

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If Obama strikes Syria, what will Putin do? - Al Jazeera America Sun, 08 Sep 2013 18:03:15 GMT

Al Jazeera America

If Obama strikes Syria, what will Putin do? Al Jazeera America The Kremlin has also unflinchingly opposed President Barack Obama's call for a military strike to punish the Assad regime over to its suspected use of chemical weapons, even beefing up Russia's naval presence in the waters off Syria. Why does Putin ... Obama: US cannot ignore Syria chemical weaponsBBC News We must end this UN 'paralysis' on SyriaThe Guardian Putin appears emboldened by EU's tepid support of Syria strike at G-20 meetingsFox News Los Angeles Times -NBCNews.com -TIME all 2,088 news articles »

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Syria Islamist rebels take control of historic Christian town of Maaloula - CNN Mon, 09 Sep 2013 00:22:44 GMT

BBC News

Syria Islamist rebels take control of historic Christian town of Maaloula CNN (CNN) -- An al Qaeda-linked rebel group has wrested control of the historic Christian town of Maaloula from regime forces, opposition groups said Sunday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the hardline Islamist rebels of the al-Nusra Front ... Syria: Damascus streets a day before the US Congress reconvenesBBC News Christians flee Syria village that speaks the language of JesusTelegraph.co.uk As Syria's war rages, region's Christians hold their breathChristian Science Monitor The Globe and Mail -FRANCE 24 -The Independent all 90 news articles »

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With the World Watching, Syria Amassed Nerve Gas - New York Times Sun, 08 Sep 2013 16:52:44 GMT

With the World Watching, Syria Amassed Nerve Gas New York Times WASHINGTON — Syria's top leaders amassed one of the world's largest stockpiles of chemical weapons with help from the Soviet Union and Iran, as well as Western European suppliers and even a handful of American companies, according to American ... and more »

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Iraq joins Iran in opposing US-led military strike in Syria - Washington Post Mon, 09 Sep 2013 00:43:29 GMT

Washington Post

Iraq joins Iran in opposing US-led military strike in Syria Washington Post BEIRUT — Iran won Iraqi support for its efforts to oppose a U.S.-led military strike on Syria during a visit to Baghdad on Sunday by the new Iranian foreign minister, highlighting how close the two countries have grown since U.S. forces withdrew in 2011. Assad: Syria's allies will retaliate in response to US strikeJerusalem Post Iran Foreign Minister Criticizes Syria Strike PlanABC News Iran FM slams Syria strikes as 'illegal'Ninemsn Fox News -CNN -CBS News all 232 news articles »

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Ukrainian port eyed as analysts seek Syria's arms source - Washington Post Mon, 09 Sep 2013 00:43:29 GMT

Washington Post

Ukrainian port eyed as analysts seek Syria's arms source Washington Post OKTYABRSK PORT, Ukraine — On Jan. 5, the Ocean Fortune, a 380-foot-long workhorse of the global arms trade, left this Black Sea port with unknown cargo concealed in its cavernous hold. The ship steamed south, slipped through the Bosporus Strait and ... Iran-backed militias vow attacks if US hits SyriaCBC.ca Russian warships: Why are they sailing toward Syria?Christian Science Monitor Troubled waters: Naval forces line Syrian shoresRT (blog) ABC News all 105 news articles »

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"Overwhelming disapproval" from Americans for Syria strike, congressmen say - CBS News Mon, 09 Sep 2013 02:47:12 GMT

WTSP 10 News

"Overwhelming disapproval" from Americans for Syria strike, congressmen say CBS News (CBS News) It's "an uphill slog" for President Obama to get enough lawmakers on board to authorize his request for military intervention in Syria, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Mich., said Sunday on "Face the Nation," just days ... Amash: Obama 'Embellishing' His Case Against SyriaNewsmax.com Rogers and Amash talk Syria, disagree on whether 'small and effective now ...MLive.com all 15 news articles »

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Journalist and Scholar Freed in Syria - New York Times Mon, 09 Sep 2013 01:25:03 GMT

Irish Independent

Journalist and Scholar Freed in Syria New York Times By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE. Published: September 8, 2013. ROME — An Italian journalist and a Belgian scholar, both kidnapped in Syria in early April, have been released and are on a plane flying to Italy, the Italian government said Sunday. Italian journalist Domenico Quirico and Belgian teacher Pierre Piccinin da ...BBC News Italian Reporter Abducted in Syria Is FreedABC News Italy says Italian reporter kidnapped in Syria months ago is free; Belgian man ...Fox News Reuters -Irish Independent all 25 news articles »