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Obama puts Syria strike on hold, opposition ‘disappointed’
Egypt

Obama puts Syria strike on hold, opposition ‘disappointed’

Syria's opposition expressed disappointment Sunday that President Barack Obama had put on hold military action against the Damascus regime, but…
Al-Azhar condemns intended American strike against Syria
Egypt

Al-Azhar condemns intended American strike against Syria

Al-Azhar, which is considered the largest Islamic institution in the Sunni Muslim world, expressed in a statement on Sunday its…
In Syria, try banks before bombs
Business

In Syria, try banks before bombs

As President Barack Obama weighs the U.S. response to chemical weapons attacks against Syrian civilians, one soft power option should…
Military intervention in Syria would need U.N. approval: Brahimi
World

Military intervention in Syria would need U.N. approval: Brahimi

Any U.S. military action taken in response to apparent chemical weapons attacks in Syria would need to be approved by…
Arab League blames Syria’s Assad for chemical attack
Egypt

Arab League blames Syria’s Assad for chemical attack

The Arab League said on Tuesday that it holds Syrian President Bashar al-Assad responsible for a chemical attack near Damascus,…
Breaking: Gunmen shoot at weapons experts’ vehicle in Damascus: U.N
Egypt

Breaking: Gunmen shoot at weapons experts’ vehicle in Damascus: U.N

Unidentified snipers shot at and damaged a vehicle being used by U.N. chemical weapons investigators in Damascus on Monday as…
Syria’s Assad dismisses claims of chemical weapon use
World

Syria’s Assad dismisses claims of chemical weapon use

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad dismissed allegations that his forces have used chemical weapons in an interview published by a Russian…
France, Britain say U.N. must access alleged Syria attack site
World

France, Britain say U.N. must access alleged Syria attack site

France and Britain said on Wednesday that United Nations inspectors currently in Syria should be allowed immediate access to the site…
Syria gas ‘kills hundreds’, Security Council meets
Egypt

Syria gas ‘kills hundreds’, Security Council meets

Syria's opposition accused government forces of gassing hundreds of people on Wednesday by firing rockets that released deadly fumes over…
Syrian activists accuse Assad forces of using chemical agents
World

Syrian activists accuse Assad forces of using chemical agents

Syrian activists accused forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday of using chemical agents during the heavy bombardment of…
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