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December 20, 2015

US says 14 more nations join statement on Syria

The White House says 14 more nations have signed on to a statement blaming Syrian President Bashar Assad's government for a chemical weapons attack and calling for a strong international response.

December 20, 2015

Obama, his team sharpen Syria pitch as Congress prepares to vote

The White House is putting a sharp edge on its pitch for Congress’ support for a military strike on Syria -- challenging members when they return Monday to act on indisputable evidence of a recent chemical attack on Syrian residents and suggesting the Iran and Hezbollah is watching.

December 20, 2015

WH goes all-out to win Syria strike support ahead of Tuesday speech

The Obama administration is making an all-out effort to win Americans’ support for a military strike against Syria ahead of President Obama’s schedule Oval Office speech Tuesday.

December 20, 2015

US orders diplomats out of Lebanon amid debate on Syria

The State Department is ordering nonessential U.S. diplomats to leave Lebanon due to security concerns as the Obama administration and Congress debate military strikes on neighboring Syria. 

December 20, 2015

State Department fires back over Putin claims Kerry 'lied' about Syria

Russia is a staunch supporter of the Assad regime, and has resisted any military action against the government in Syria by the U.N. or Western powers.

December 20, 2015

White House confident on winning Hill support on Syria but scrambling to get votes

The Obama administration, bolstered by evidence the Syrian government used lethal sarin gas on its own people, expressed confidence Sunday that Congress would back President Obama’s decision for a military strike on the Middle East country. 

December 20, 2015

Kerry takes case for Syria strike to the public

The Obama administration begins taking its case for a strike against Syria to the American people Sunday morning, with Secretary of State John Kerry making rounds on morning television news shows. 

December 20, 2015

Obama directs Kerry to pursue talks with Iran over nuclear weapons deal

President Obama announced Tuesday that he's directed Secretary of State John Kerry to pursue a new round of talks with Iran over its nuclear program, amid warnings from U.S. lawmakers to view the promises of Iran's new president with caution. 

December 20, 2015

Kerry to sign UN arms treaty, despite senators' opposition

Secretary of State John Kerry plans to sign a controversial U.N. treaty on arms regulation on Wednesday, a senior State Department official told Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ -- despite warnings from lawmakers that the Senate will not ratify the agreement.

December 20, 2015

Intelligence in Syria suggests US saw attack coming, didn't act

Questions are being raised about why the United States didn't act in advance of last week's chemical weapons attack in Syria, amid indications that U.S. intelligence was picking up warning signs that an attack was imminent in the days leading up to the strike.