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US marks 9/11 attacks 12th anniversary in series of memorials

America is remembering the victims of the 9/11 attacks in a series of memorials marking the 12th anniversary. The 9/11…

11 years ago

Russia hands Syria chemical weapon plans to US

Russia has handed over to the US its plans for making Syria's chemical weapons safe, Russian media say. Russia announced…

11 years ago

Barack Obama asks Congress to postpone vote on Syria military strike

President Barack Obama says he will pursue diplomatic efforts to remove Syria's chemical weapons but has ordered the US military…

11 years ago

US could pause Syria military strike

President Barack Obama has said he will put plans for a military strike against Syria on hold if the country…

11 years ago

Bashar al-Assad PBS interview: US has no proof of chemical weapons use

In an interview with PBS, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said there is "no evidence" that his government has used chemical…

11 years ago

David Petraeus urges Congress to support military intervention in Syria

David Petraeus is urging members of Congress to support President Barack Obama's plan for military intervention in Syria. Syrian President…

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G20 leaders divided over Syrian conflict

G20 leaders at Saint Petersburg summit remain divided over the Syrian conflict as they enter the final day of their…

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G20 Summit 2013: Russia changes seating plan to keep Vladimir Putin away from Barack Obama

The seating plan at today's G20 summit in Saint Petersburg, Russia, has reportedly been adjusted to put physical distance between…

11 years ago

G20 Summit 2013: Barack Obama begins informal talks over Syria military action

G20 leaders are meeting in Sankt Petersburg, Russia, amid sharp differences over the crisis in Syria. US President Barack Obama…

11 years ago

John McCain caught playing poker on iPhone during Senate hearing on Syria action

Arizona Republican Senator John McCain was caught playing poker on his iPhone while America's most senior foreign policy and military…

11 years ago

Vladimir Putin warns US over Syria military strike

Vladimir Putin has warned America and its allies against taking one-sided action in Syria. The Russian president said any military…

11 years ago

Syria intervention: Barack Obama wins key backing for military strike

President Barack Obama’s plans for a military strike on Syria have won backing from key US political figures. Barack Obama…

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Syria intervention: US has evidence of sarin use

Secretary of State John Kerry says the US has evidence that the chemical nerve agent sarin was used in a…

11 years ago

Syria intervention: Barack Obama seeks Congress authorization for military action

President Barack Obama says he will seek congressional authorization for taking military action against Syria. The US says the Syrian…

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Syria intervention: Vladimir Putin challenges US to present evidence on chemical weapons attack

President Vladimir Putin has challenged the US to present to the UN evidence that Syria attacked rebels with chemical weapons…

11 years ago

List of gifts received by US officials from foreign leaders in 2012 disclosed by State Department

A complete list of the gifts received by US officials from foreign leaders last year, as well as a couple…

11 years ago

British Parliament votes against Syria strike

The British Parliament vote against military strikes in Syria is a tough blow to PM David Cameron's domestic political fortunes.…

11 years ago

Syria intervention: Barack Obama has not yet decided on strike

President Barack Obama has said he has not yet decided on Syria strike. However, the president said he had concluded…

11 years ago

Martin Luther King “I have a dream” speech 50th anniversary

America is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March for Jobs and Freedom, the civil rights rally at which Martin…

11 years ago

Joe Biden: No doubt Syrian government used chemical weapons

Vice-President Joe Biden has said the US has "no doubt" that the Syrian government has used chemical weapons and that…

11 years ago

Syria intervention: US ready to launch strike

The US forces are "ready" to launch strikes on Syria if President Barack Obama chooses to order an attack, Defense…

11 years ago

John Kerry: Syrian chemical attack is undeniable

US Secretary of State John Kerry has condemned the fact that the Syrian government used chemical weapons against its own…

11 years ago

Syrian government allows UN inspectors to investigate Damascus chemical attack

The Syrian government has allowed UN inspectors to investigate allegations of a suspected chemical weapon attack near Damascus. The team…

11 years ago

Russia backs UN probe of Syria chemical attacks

President Barack Obama has said the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria in an attack on Wednesday is a…

11 years ago

Barack Obama shouted down by Buffalo crowd after he got the city mayor’s name wrong

Barack Obama was corrected by an annoyed crowd in Buffalo, New York, after he flubbed the name of the city's…

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