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Slam dunks, weapons of mass destruction – and SyriaWe're hearing questions we never heard in 2003.
US, British lawmakers try to slow the march toward Syria strikeUS and British lawmakers, stunned by the speed at which their leaders rallied for a Syria strike, demanded a say in decisions on intervention.
Are chemical weapons particularly heinous?If chemical weapons were used in Syria last week, that's awful - but far less awful than the overall toll of the war so far.
Britain to UN: 'live up to your responsibilities' on SyriaAs the US prepares a potential military strike on Syria, British Prime Minister Cameron announced he will make a renewed push for the UN Security Council to protect civilians.
Kerry says there must be 'accountability' for SyriaThe international community is still waiting on the results of a UN investigation into whether chemical weapons were used in Syria last week.
As world prepares to act on Syria, Russia scrambles to apply brakeRussia urged Western officials to wait for the facts about last week's chemical weapons attack in Syria, but made clear it would not defend the regime with force.
Snipers fire at UN chemical weapons team in SyriaThe United Nations inspectors were heading to the site of last week's alleged chemical weapons attack when unidentified gunmen forced the convoy to retreat.
UN: Syrian war has uprooted 1 million childrenThe 1 million children who have fled Syria, and the 2 million displaced within the country, have been largely unable to get an education or receive help coping.
Syria crisis: Could chemical weapons claims prompt Libya-style intervention?The US has joined other countries in demanding that a UN team investigate Wednesday's suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria. But experts are quick to list reasons why a major US intervention is unlikely.
Chemical weapons in Syria: Latest suspicions revive 'red line' debateSyrian opposition groups allege that the regime killed more than 1,300 people with the help of chemical weapons. The government denies the reports.
Syrian opposition alleges another chemical weapon attack by AssadJust days after a UN team arrived in Syria to investigate alleged chemical weapons use, opposition groups say the government made use of an unknown 'poison gas.'
US quietly suspends military aid to Egypt, but won't call uprising a coupMeanwhile, the Gulf states have pledged billions to the country's new government in a bid to bring back 'trusted friends' in the region.
Cyber-disconnect at joint US-China press conference. Is that a problem?Defense Secretary Hagel called a new US-China cyberaffairs working group a 'venue for addressing issues of mutual concern.' His counterpart denied there was a problem.
Why Iraqi request for help fighting Al Qaeda poses dilemma for USA surge of Al Qaeda-inspired violence has Iraq seeking support – and big weapons – from the US. Counterterrorism is a US priority, but some in Congress balk at certain arms sales. One reason: bloodshed in Egypt.
Detention of journalist's partner highlights broad UK terror lawsThe partner of Glenn Greenwald, who broke the recent NSA leaks, was detained yesterday under a 2000 law.
After more than 900 deaths in Egypt, EU weighs cutting aidThe EU pledged $6.7 billion to Egypt to help along its democratic transition, but it was conditional on reforms that have largely not happened.
US security interests kept Obama from cutting aid to Egypt. What are they?When Obama, in response to Egypt's brutal crackdown on protesters, refrained from cutting off US military aid, he cited US 'national interests.' Broadly, they boil down to one main idea: stability.
More thugs and guns on the streets of CairoSome Muslim Brotherhood supporters have taken up weapons, and the Egyptian military and police are heavily armed. But now, it seems, they have company.
Battles across Egypt, and alarmed comparisons to Syria and IraqComparisons of Egypt to regional nations that have witnessed ruinous civil wars are premature – but worth noting.- Battles across Egypt, and alarmed comparisons to Syria and IraqComparisons of Egypt to regional nations that have witnessed ruinous civil wars are premature – but worth noting.
