US Prepared To Strike Syria Despite Rebuke From Britain, White House Officials Say -- NBC
White House officials are signaling that President Barack Obama is prepared for the United States to strike Syria — after a rejection from the British Parliament and in the face of deep reservations in Congress.
An NBC News poll released Friday found that an overwhelming majority of Americans, roughly eight in 10, want the president to seek approval from lawmakers before any attack on the Syrian government for its apparent use of chemical weapons.
The poll found that support among Americans is higher for a limited military strike, such as cruise missiles fired from Navy warships in the Mediterranean Sea. But half of Americans are opposed to any military attack on Syria.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Iran warns against U.S. military strikes on Syria.
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ASIA
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Afghanistan suicide attack kills Kunduz district governor, civilians.
Taliban ambush caps day of Afghanistan attacks.
N. Korea: US is threatening nuclear attack by flying B-52 bombers.
US, Philippines reinforce defense ties.
Kashmir clash: 'Five militants' killed.
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Manmohan Singh tries to quell fears over Indian economy.
China to investigate former security chief.
AFRICA
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Egypt braces for protests despite crackdown. Brotherhood protests small and scattered in Egypt.
Thousands take refuge at CAR airport.
Tunisia closes south border regions for security.
At least 30 dead after slaughter in Nigeria.
Analysis: Grand Kenya port plan faces headwinds despite oil finds.
EUROPE
France says British vote does not change its will to act over Syria. France's Hollande backs US on Syria action.
Britain's Cameron: I don't need to apologize to Obama over Syria defeat.
Germany: No plans to join Syria military action.
Russia says it did not see US evidence of Syrian role behind alleged chemical weapons attack.
Ukraine's president 'unable to let Yulia Tymoshenko' to leave country.
Russia escalates dispute with Belarus after CEO's arrest. Russia threatens Belarus with oil supply cuts.
AMERICAS
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