'We're Ready To Go': Britain And US Could Launch Missile Strikes On Syria As Early As FRIDAY As Assad's Foreign Minister Warns It Will Defend Itself Using 'All Means Available' -- Daily Mail
* PM considering 'proportionate response' to 'abhorrent' chemical attack
* David Cameron recalled Parliament for Thursday and has promised vote
* He said any action would be to prevent the use of chemical weapons
* He said their use was 'wrong' and the 'world should not stand idly by'
* He has said Syria has used chemical weapons on 10 previous occasions
* U.S. Defence Secretary says they're 'ready to go' if action is ordered
* Russians: West acts 'towards Islamic world like a monkey with a grenade'
* Syrian foreign minister denied 'utterly' the state was behind gas attack
David Cameron today insisted any military action in Syria would be to prevent the future use of chemical weapons as he warned Britain was not looking to get involved in 'a Middle Eastern war'.
The Prime Minister said the Syrian regime had used chemical weapons on 10 other occasions before the attack that killed up to 1,200 in Damascus last week and warned the world 'should not stand idly by'.
Meanwhile, U.S. Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel said its armed forces were in place in the region and was 'ready to go' should President Barack Obama order action.
Reports in America suggest they could lead missile strikes from as early as Thursday.
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MIDDLE EAST
Any U.S. strike against Syria likely to last 'hours not days'. Military strikes on Syria 'as early as Thursday,' US officials say.
U.S. wins Arab League backing as plans emerge for strike against Syria.
Syria says it will defend itself against Western strikes.
Syria to Secretary of State John Kerry: You’re lying. Syria denies chemical weapon claim.
Syria, Iran issue first explicit warning to Israel if US attacks.
Syrian official: Israel 'will come under fire' if Syria attacked.
Israelis ready gas masks amid Syrian fears.
UN inspectors ordered out by regime after 90 minutes – doctor.
Jordanians vote under Syria war shadow.
Possession of nuclear bomb would threaten Iran: Zarif.
Iran to debate suing US over 1953 coup support.
ASIA
Pakistan says Taliban unwilling to talk to Afghan gov't.
U.S. envoy to visit North Korea over jailed American.
Bubonic plague outbreak feared in central Asia.
Six aid workers executed in western Afghanistan. Afghan Taliban kill 12 'government' workers.
China hit by 'largest ever' hack attack.
China sees no basis for talks with Japan over islands dispute.
Japan's debt-funding costs to hit $257 billion next year: document.
As India passes food bill, worries over cost.
Cambodian opposition threatens vote protest.
Relatives of Sri Lanka's missing vent grievances at U.N..
AFRICA
'Boko Haram fighters' kill vigilantes in Borno, Nigeria.
Tunisia declares Ansar al-Sharia a terrorist group.
South Africa hit by wave of strikes.
Congo army battles M23 rebels near Goma.
Mali's MNLA rebels look to talks, greater autonomy in North.
Tunisia blames 'terrorist' Ansar al-Sharia for killings.
Egypt's new constitution may ban Mohamed Morsi's party.
Egyptian Islamist groups seek truce.
Zimbabwe's Mugabe threatens British, US firms over sanctions.
Liberia students all fail university admission exam.
EUROPE
Europe prepares for military intervention in Syria.
Russian police seize painting of Putin in women's underwear.
Cyprus sees no key role for UK bases in Syria action.
British parliament recalled for Syria vote on Thursday.
Gibraltar leader flies to UK as Spanish mayor posts 'invasion' image.
Senior security official shot dead in Russia's North Caucasus.
Rights group blasts UN's mission in Kosovo.
Greece 'may renegotiate rescue loans'.
Norway's center-right opposition almost certain to win election: think tank.
AMERICAS
Kidnapped Canadian mining exec freed by Colombian rebels.
Firefighters slowly gaining on massive California wildfire. Fire crews report progress against massive Yosemite fire.
Venezuela reinforces security at energy installations.
FARC-Colombia peace talks resume amid social unrest.
Brazil foreign minister quits over Bolivia senator row.
Violence sets Mexico City on edge.
Argentina announces a new debt swap uutside US law.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Attack on Syria could trigger terrorists acts against U.S., Israel.
Al-Qaeda in Yemen denies US claims on attack plots.
Al Qaeda is divided into three parts.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Markets hit as Syria fears spark shares sell-off and oil price rise.
New York Times website was likely hacked, company says.
Facebook market value tops $100 billion amid mobile push.
Keystone decision likely delayed until 2014.
Madonna tops Forbes's highest-earning celebrity list.
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