To Save Syria, America Needs Russia’s Help
Bashar al-Assad’s fall would not mean the end of Syria’s troubles. A negotiated peace, rather than a rebel triumph, offers the best chance for stability.
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Obama administration formally recognizes Syrian opposition group
President Obama formally recognized a newly formed Syrian opposition group as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people Tuesday, a move the administration hopes will speed the downfall of President Bashar al-Assad and the formation of an alternative government. Read full article >>
Obama Says U.S. Will Recognize Syrian Rebels
President Obama’s move intensifies the pressure on President Bashar al-Assad and marks a new phase of American engagement in the bitter conflict.
Obama Says U.S. Will Recognize Syrian Rebels
President Obama’s move intensifies the pressure on President Bashar al-Assad and marks a new phase of American engagement in the bitter conflict.
Obama Warns Syria on Chemical Weapons
President Obama on Monday warned that Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad would be “held accountable” for any chemical weapons used in the country’s bloody 20-month civil war.
Obama Warns Syria on Chem. Weapons
President Obama today warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that the use of chemical weapons by his regime would be “totally unacceptable” and that he would be “held accountable.” “I want to make it absolutely clear to Assad and those under his command, the world is...
US 'approaching tipping point when military conflict with al-Qaeda should end'
The United States is approaching a "tipping point" in its war with al-Qaeda beyond which it will no longer be regarded as a military conflict, the Defense Department's top lawyer has said.
Supreme Court to hear appeals in Harkat terrorism case
Mr. Harkat, 44, was arrested almost 10 years ago in Ottawa on suspicion of being an al-Qaeda sleeper agent
White House urged to boost CIA drone fleet
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- The CIA has urged the White House to boost the agency's armed drone fleet to fight new North Africa al-Qaida threats, U.S. officials told The Washington Post.
White House knew 2 hours after Libya attack that Ansar al-Sharia claimed responsibility, emails show
Two hours after the U.S. Consulate came under attack in Benghazi, Libya, the White House was told that the militant group Ansar al-Sharia was claiming responsibility for the violence that killed the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans.