U.S. Prepares for Solo Strike On Syria After Britain Balks - WSJ

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WASHINGTON—The Obama administration laid the groundwork for unilateral military action in Syria, a shift officials said reflected the U.K.'s abrupt decision not to participate and concerns that President Bashar al-Assad was using the delayed Western response to disperse his military assets.

» U.S. Prepares for Solo Strike on Syria
30/08/13 14:06 from WSJ.com: World News
U.S. officials say the options under consideration in Syria are smaller scale and would not require a coalition to be effective. 

» Syria's Close Allies Debate Response
30/08/13 13:23 from WSJ.com: World News
Iran and the Lebanese political and militant group Hezbollah are debating whether to retaliate on behalf of Syria in the event of a strike on their close ally.

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» Cameron regrets Syria vote, France says strike still on - USA TODAY
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» George Osborne: UK should not turn its back on world after Syria vote - The Guardian
30/08/13 12:55 from world - Google News
The GuardianGeorge Osborne: UK should not turn its back on world after Syria voteThe Guardian"I think there will be a national soul-searching about our role in the world and whether Britain wants to play a big part in upholding the ...

» Syria Crisis: US May Act Without Allied Support
30/08/13 13:06 from Sky News | World News | First For Breaking News
The US may hit Syria despite Britain's retreat, as George W Bush wades into the fray, revealing: 'I was not a fan of Mr Assad.' 

» US Continues to Seek International Backing on Syria
30/08/13 12:50 from Voice of America
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says the United States will continue to seek an international coalition in response to Syria's alleged use of chemical weapons, despite opposition by British lawmakers to any military action.Hagel spo...

» US to release information about Syria's chemical weapons use - CNN International
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Telegraph.co.ukUS to release information about Syria's chemical weapons useCNN International(CNN) -- The Obama administration will release declassified intelligence Friday backing up a government assessment that the Syrian regime was...

» France ready for Syria strike without UK
30/08/13 12:41 from FT.com - World
Hollande says he will speak to Obama on Friday. ‘France wants firm action against Damascus regime and all options are on the table’

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Leading up to the Labor Day holiday celebrating the contribution of American workers to society, thousands of low-wage workers at fast-food restaurants and retail stores went on a one-day strike in more than 50 cities.  These protests ar...

» U.S. Prepares for Solo Strike on Syria
30/08/13 12:40 from WSJ.com: World News
U.S. officials say the options under consideration in Syria are smaller scale and would not require a coalition to be effective.

» Black budget leaked by Edward Snowden gives details of agencies beyond CIA ... - Washington Post
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DailyTechBlack budget leaked by Edward Snowden gives details of agencies beyond CIA ...Washington PostWritten by Max Ehrenfreund. E-mail the writer. The Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency may be the best-known a...

» Obama strike would not weaken Assad's military strength, experts warn - The Guardian
30/08/13 12:21 from world - Google News
The GuardianObama strike would not weaken Assad's military strength, experts warnThe GuardianUnited Nations arms experts and opposition fighters in Damascus' eastern Ghouta suburb. Photograph: Ammar Al-Arbini/AFP/Getty Images. Th...

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» Syria: The very, very basics
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» Syria: Napalm-Like Burns After School Attack
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Shocking video emerges after an apparent fire-bomb attack leaves students with injuries that may have been caused by Napalm.

» France says ready to punish Syria despite British no vote
30/08/13 11:28 from Reuters: International
PARIS (Reuters) - France said on Friday it still backed action to punish Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government for an apparent poison gas attack on civilians, despite a British parliamentary vote against it. 

» Putin aide says British vote reflects dangers of Syria strike
30/08/13 10:37 from Reuters: International
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The British parliament's refusal to authorize a potential strike on Syria showed a growing understanding of the risks of military intervention in the conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin's senior foreign policy a...

» First Take: Syria vote casts doubt on Britain's world role - USA TODAY
30/08/13 10:28 from world - Google News
The HinduFirst Take: Syria vote casts doubt on Britain's world roleUSA TODAYCameron's longtime friend and political wingman, finance minister George Osborne, told the BBC on Friday that, "There will be a national soul-search...