The White House said Monday that the United States will take a “hard look” at a proposal from the Russian government for Syria to turn over its chemical weapons stockpiles to the international community, a move Press Secretary …
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Americans 2 to 1 Against Syria Strike, According to New Poll
American opposition to a military strike against the Assad regime for the alleged use of chemical weapons increased by 15 percentage points in the week since President Barack Obama announced his plans to go to Congress for …
Assad Speaks: “Nobody Expected the 11th of September”
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has remained largely out of public view since the Obama administration began lobbying for support of an airstrike to punish the regime for alleged use of sarin gas in violation of international …
The Surprising Debate In Iran About Syria’s Chemical Attacks
Washington casts Tehran as the enemy, but its not paying attention to the new government’s new rhetoric
Pope Francis Leads Global Prayer Vigil for Syria
Pope Francis isn’t eating much today—he’s fasting and praying for Syria, and hundreds of thousands of Christians across the globe are joining him.
Today, during a five-hour evening prayer service for Syria in St. Peter’s …
Samantha Power Makes the Case for a U.S. Strike on Syria
The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations is redirecting her attention away from the UN and toward the American public
Syrian Opposition Leaders Interested in Making Case Before Congress
The Syrian National Coalition President Ahmed Assi al Jarba and Free Syrian Army General Salim Idris would “be happy to be here”
Russian Ambassador to U.S.: Relations Aren’t at Cold War Level, Yet
Russian Ambassador to the U.S. warns of deteriorating relations between the two countries over Syria
Syrian Woman Confronts John McCain At Town Hall
John McCain’s favored method of conducting politics is the town hall, in part because you never know just what is going to happen. On Thursday, at a town hall in Arizona, a Syrian woman who said her cousin was recently killed by …
Obama Admits Public Opposition To Syria Strike (Transcript)
With public opinion and Congressional momentum against him, President Obama attempted to recalibrate expectations and redouble his sales effort for targeted military strikes, during a press conference Friday in Russia after a …
With Obama Overseas, Prospects Dim On Congressional Syria Action
At least two Republican senators agree that authorizing military intervention in Syria should require a supermajority, but have yet to commit to a filibuster, the parliamentary move that would require 60 votes.
“I think it is …
Reid, Boehner Refuse to Meet with Russian Lawmakers on Syria
Russia “disappointed” with the decision
Pope Tweets Against Syria Strike, Writes Putin, Plans Saturday Vigil
Update, Sept. 7, 3:37pm EST: Pope Francis spoke out this evening in St. Peter’s Square against an attack in Syria. For the full story, click here.
Pope Francis has written a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, host of …