US, France, Britain Want Binding Deadlines in Syria Resolution -- Voice of America
The United States, France and Britain have agreed on the need for a strong United Nations resolution that sets precise and binding deadlines for Syria to give up its chemical weapons.
British Foreign Secretary William Hague said Monday the task is difficult and complex, but stressed the need to maintain pressure on President Bashar al-Assad's government.
“It is the Assad regime that has stockpiled these weapons and that has used them repeatedly against the Syrian people, so the pressure is on them to comply with this agreement in full," Hague said. "The world must be prepared to hold them to account if they don’t, and our three countries are certainly determined to do so.”
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MIDDLE EAST
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Syria crisis: UN to confirm sarin gas used in Damascus. U.N. Syria warcrimes team checking 14 alleged chemical attacks.
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Report: Syria is transferring chemical weapons to Hezbollah to avoid international inspection.
Iraq violence: Bombs cause mayhem across Iraq.
Sanctions against Iran ‘unacceptable’ – Russia, China, other SCO nations.
Iran claims it slashed uranium enrichment by 42%.
Turkish protests take on a more sectarian air.
Tribesmen blow up Yemen's main oil export pipeline-government official.
ASIA
Philippine aircraft attack rebels in bid to end standoff in city. Philippine army regains ground in rebel-held territory.
Taliban assassinate senior Pakistani Army general in Dir.
Killing of Pakistan General may hamper peace talks plan.
Top Afghanistan female police officer dies.
Wide-open Afghan Presidential race kicks off.
At least 24 die in Afghaninstan mine collapse.
US official urges dialogues over China sea dispute.
China military tells U.S. not to encourage Japan over isles.
Korean industrial zone re-opens.
Cambodian parties agree to steps in tense post-election atmosphere.
Australia's PM-elect Tony Abbott unveils cabinet.
AFRICA
Egypt army storms Islamist-held town. Egyptian authorities recapture Islamist-held town.
Egyptian army claims successes as jihadists allege 'massacre'.
Time running out for latest round of DRC peace talks.
CAR President Djotodia bans former Seleka rebel backers. CAR President disbands rebel group.
EU praises Somali government progress.
Nigerian villagers reject Shell compensation offer.
Archbishop Ignatius Kattey freed by Nigerian kidnappers.
EUROPE
Russia says may be time to force Assad's foes to talk peace.
Greek crisis: Mass strikes over civil servant job cuts.
Merkel hopes for re-election boost from Bavarian vote.
Spain rejects referendum sought by separatists.
Sweden to cut income taxes as govt eyes 2014 election.
Rise of British anti-EU party threatens PM's re-election: Poll.
Belgium investigates suspected cyber spying by foreign state.
Russian MP's Obama with banana picture sparks racism debate.
Costa Concordia in Italy freed from rocks.
AMERICAS
US Central Bank may cut economic stimulus.
Brazil's Rousseff urged by top advisers to cancel U.S. visit.
Venezuela rejects U.S. criticism of its anti-drug efforts.
Venezuelan food supply getting huge boost with Colombian exports.
Peru President Humala's approval rating drops to term low.
Argentina's Cristina Fernandez criticises 'elite'.
U.S. and Cuba resume talks on direct mail service.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Pakistan to build Taliban-proof prison.
Qaid Al-Dahab dead: Al Qaeda in Yemen confirms commander's death.
Syria's new opposition PM faces daunting al Qaeda challenge.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
House GOP takes step on Internet sales tax legislation.
Netflix studies piracy sites to decide what to buy.
UN: One-third of food produced gets wasted.
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