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White House suspects Syria used chemical weapons, seeks inquiry
WASHINGTON — The White House said for the first time that there was evidence Syria had used chemical weapons in its civil war, but administration officials called for a broader United Nations investigation and edged away from declaring Damascus...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, U.S. Congress, Defense, Politics, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present )
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WRAPUP 2-U.S. suspects Syria used chemical weapons, wants proof
Reuters* Accusation brings Assad closer to Obama's "red line" * "Varying degrees of confidence" chemical arms were used * Washington mindful of faulty intelligence in Iraq (Adds details, background on chemical weapons evidence) By Phil Stewart and David...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, U.S. Military, Politics, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), International Organizations
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Hagel: U.S. now believes Syria used chemical weapons
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – U.S. intelligence agencies now believe that Syrian President Bashar Assad’s regime has used chemical weapons in its struggle to hold onto power, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Thursday. Hagel said that...
Tags: Barack Obama, Unrest, Conflicts and War, U.S. Congress, Weaponry, Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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U.S. lawmakers call for action on Syria's chemical weapons
WASHINGTON -- U.S. lawmakers quickly called for action after the White House informed members of Congress on Thursday that American intelligence agencies now believe the Syrian government has used chemical weapons against rebels trying to topple President...
Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, U.S. Congress, Politics, Weaponry, Biological and Chemical Weapons
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Report on Syria's chemical weapons could put fresh pressure on U.S.
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates -- U.S. intelligence has determined that embattled Syrian President Bashar Assad deployed chemical weapons to subdue the rebellion in his country, Obama administration officials said Thursday, a disclosure that could move...
Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Barack Obama, U.S. Congress, Politics, Israel
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WRAPUP 1-U.S. suspects Syria used chemical weapons, wants proof
Reuters* Accusation brings Assad closer to Obama's "red line" * U.S. has "varying degrees of confidence" that chemical arms were used * Washington mindful of faulty intelligence in Iraq By Phil Stewart and David Alexander WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - The...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, U.S. Military, Politics, Rebellions, Crime, Law and Justice
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A 'red line' on Syria
President Obama has followed a commendably restrained policy in refusing to intervene militarily in Syria's civil war. But if the U.S. confirms that the regime of President Bashar Assad has used chemical weapons, the president should adhere to his...Tags: France, Barack Obama, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Wars and Interventions, World War I (1914-1918)
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Israel's claim about Syria chemical weapons highlights 'red line'
JERUSALEM — Israel's accusation that Syria used chemical weapons against rebels raises the prospect that Damascus crossed what President Obama has termed a "red line," but appears unlikely to overcome deep resistance of the U.S. and its allies to...
Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Politics, Israel Defense Forces, Benjamin Netanyahu, International Organizations
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WRAPUP 2-U.S. arms makers boost earnings, shares surge
Reuters* Revenue weakening after decade of growth * CEOs focus on cost-cutting amid budget uncertainty * Pentagon says it not targeting arms makers' profit (Adds comments from CEOs, Pentagon official, closing share prices) By Andrea Shalal-Esa WASHINGTON,...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, U.S. Military, Defense, General Dynamics Corporation, Companies and Corporations
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Could Iran's presidential politicking open door to nuclear deal?
Thirty years of punishing sanctions have failed to curb Iran’s rogue behavior. Perhaps, a growing chorus of diplomats and security experts suggest, it is time for the United States to change tactics. With a presidential election in the Islamic...
Tags: Tehran (Iran), Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, U.S. Congress, U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Politics
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Dubai flights rely on fuel refined from Iranian oil
Reuters* Emirates National Oil Company refinery uses Iranian condensate * Refinery supplies Dubai airport via pipeline * Oil not considered Iranian under sanctions once refined abroad By Daniel Fineren DUBAI, April 23 (Reuters) - Fuel made from Iranian oil...Tags: Government, Tehran (Iran), Barack Obama, Air Transportation Industry, National Government
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Tail-gunner Ted
WASHINGTON -- Is there nobody who can tell Ted Cruz to shut up? The young senator from Texas has been on the job for about 100 days, but he has already turned upside down the Senate's ancient seniority system and is dominating his senior Republican...
Tags: Migration, Mitch McConnell, Politics, Gun Control, Federal Gun Control Legislation (2013)
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