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COLUMN - In praise of Obama's 'best bad choice' in Syria
Reuters(David Rohde is a Reuters columnist but his opinions are his own.) By David Rohde NEW YORK, June 14 (Reuters) - For the last two years, there has been bitter debate in Washington over what the United States should do in Syria. Beneath the surface...Tags: The New York Times, Iraq, Pulitzer Prize Awards, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present )
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In praise of Obama's ‘best bad choice' in Syria
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - For the last two years, there has been bitter debate in Washington over what the United States should do in Syria. Beneath the surface though, there has been broad agreement on what should not happen. President Bashar al-Assad...Tags: The New York Times, Iraq, Pulitzer Prize Awards, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Iran's Nuclear Program
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Syrian rebel commander urges West to provide heavy weapons
ReutersJune 15 (Reuters) - The commander of Syria's main rebel fighting force urged Western allies on Friday to supply anti-aircraft and anti-tank missiles and to create a no-fly zone, saying if properly armed he could defeat President Bashar al-Assad's army...Tags: Wars and Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Barack Obama, Weaponry
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WRAPUP 1-Syrian jets hit rebels awaiting promised U.S. weapons
Reuters* FSA commander says no details on U.S. arms supply yet * Russia cautions against no-fly zone * Israeli defence minister says Assad can't win By Oliver Holmes BEIRUT, June 15 (Reuters) - Syrian artillery and warplanes pounded rebel areas in Damascus...Tags: Skype, Muammar Gaddafi, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Barack Obama
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WRAPUP 2-U.S. says Assad forces used chemical weapons against Syria rebels
Reuters(Updates with U.S. announcement on chemical weapons, adds WASHINGTON dateline, byline) * U.S. doesn't say if new military aid will include weapons * Bashar al-Assad's forces making gains on ground * Cities of Aleppo and Homs now focus of fighting By...Tags: Skype, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Barack Obama, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Weaponry
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U.S. military options in Syria remain challenging
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is promising to step up assistance to Syrian rebels after concluding Damascus used chemical weapons against opponents of President Bashar al-Assad, but the military options facing the United States are no...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Barack Obama, White House, Ed Royce
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WRAPUP 3-U.S. to increase military support to Syria rebels
Reuters(Recasts lead, adds details and quotes) * Rebel and opposition leaders demand sophisticated weaponry * Bashar al-Assad's forces making gains on ground * Cities of Aleppo and Homs now focus of fighting By Matt Spetalnick and Erika Solomon WASHINGTON/...Tags: Skype, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Weaponry, Politics
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WRAPUP 4-U.S. to increase military support to Syria rebels
Reuters* Chemical weapons use changes Obama's "calculus" * U.S. estimates 100-150 killed by chemical weapons * Rebel and opposition leaders demand sophisticated weaponry * Bashar al-Assad's forces making gains on ground * Cities of Aleppo and Homs now...Tags: Skype, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Weaponry, Bill Clinton
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INSIGHT-France gambles on Syrian rebels as arms decision nears
Reuters(The following is an updated version of a report on Thursday) * Humanitarian, aid networks create rebel "cartography" * Reliability has been tested, better coordination needed * Studying how to track, destroy weapons remotely By John Irish PARIS,...Tags: Paris (France), Unrest, Conflicts and War, Barack Obama, White House, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present )
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Insight: France gambles on Syrian rebels as arms decision nears
ReutersPARIS (Reuters) - It's a warm day on the Turkish-Syrian border. France's recently recalled ambassador to Syria is incognito with his deputy and a security agent. After checking the surroundings are clear, the diplomat pulls out a stash of brown envelopes...Tags: Paris (France), Unrest, Conflicts and War, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Barack Obama, White House
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U.S. to start arming Syria rebels but still moving warily
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - After more than two years on the sidelines, President Barack Obama is going to start arming Syrian rebels but that is unlikely to reverse the recent momentum won by the government and its Lebanese Shi'ite Hezbollah allies any time...Tags: Central Intelligence Agency, Bob Corker, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Barack Obama
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WRAPUP 1-U.S. considering no-fly zone after Syria crosses nerve gas "red line"
Reuters* Chemical weapons use changes Obama's "calculus" * U.S. may consider no-fly zone from Jordan * Rebel and opposition leaders demand sophisticated weaponry * Bashar al-Assad's forces making gains on ground * Cities of Aleppo and Homs now focus of...Tags: Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Muammar Gaddafi, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Barack Obama
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