Western Intervention Looms After Reported Syrian Chemical Weapons Attacks -- CNN
Damascus, Syria (CNN) -- Warships armed with cruise missiles plow the waters of the eastern Mediterranean Sea. And U.S. officials are all but telling United Nations inspectors in Syria to get out of the way.
For almost two years, President Barack Obama has avoided direct military involvement in Syria's bloody civil war as the death toll skyrocketed.
Now, after a suspected chemical attack last week obliterated the "red line" Obama set, a flurry of comments and activity seem to be laying the groundwork for a military strike.
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MIDDLE EAST
UN envoy: Evidence suggests some chemical 'substance' used in Syria.
Military intervention in Syria would need U.N. approval: Brahimi.
UK and US finalise plans for military strikes against Syrian regime.
Thin veneer of normalcy in Syria's wartime capital.
Iran says U.S. attack on Syria would ‘engulf’ entire Mideast.
Syria strike could dash hopes for Iran talks.
Israeli support for U.S. military action against Syria grows.
Series of attacks kill 71 across Baghdad: police, medics.
Iran approves bill to sue US over 1953 coup.
ASIA
China's top paper says United States wants regime change in Syria.
China leaders fear Bo comeback if sentence is not harsh - sources.
China-Japan bilateral meeting unlikely at G20 summit. China says timing not right for meeting with Japan at G-20 amid tensions over island dispute.
Pakistani militants promise surge in attacks on Indian forces in Kashmir.
Attack under way on Polish base in east Afghanistan.
Karzai brings away little from Pakistan visit.
India's rupee sinks to a record low.
UN's Navi Pillay visits Sri Lanka former war zone.
AFRICA
Libya's oil chaos deepens as armed group shuts pipeline.
Boko Haram Islamists kill dozens in northeast Nigeria.
France's Hollande urges U.N. action on Central African Republic.
Darfur peacekeepers missing in Sudan floods.
Egypt backs away from plan to dissolve Muslim Brotherhood.
Somalia: Mogadishu still not a safe place.
EUROPE
France ready to 'punish' those behind Syria gas attack.
Russia warns of 'catastrophic consequences' if Syria hit.
Russia evacuates citizens from Syria.
'The world CAN'T stand idly by': Cameron makes his case for air strikes after talks with Barack Obama as both agree there is 'no doubt' al-Assad was behind 'appalling' chemical attack'.
Swiss give nod to possible tax deal with the U.S..
Climate change could turn Greenland green by 2100.
AMERICAS
Potential military strike in Syria sparks concern in Congress.
Biden: No doubt Syria regime used nerve agent.
Cristina Kirchner faces showdown with Argentina's biggest media group.
Venezuela claims foiling Maduro murder plot.
Quebec Muslims speak out against French Islamists.
California fire pushes deeper into Yosemite National Park.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Boston Magazine publishes more arrest photos of accused Boston bomber Tsarnaev.
NYPD designates mosques as terrorism organizations.
Are US drone strikes in Pakistan winding down?
REPORT: The Saudis offered mafia-style 'protection' against terrorist attacks at Sochi Olympics.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
U.S. seeking $6 billion from JPMorgan to settle mortgage claims: source.
New York Times, Twitter hacked by Syrian group.
Gold hits 3-month highs as Syria tensions stoke safe-haven buying.
Oil hits six-month high, shares fall on Syria fears.
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