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December 20, 2015

Kerry comment could undermine Obama push for Syria strike

A seemingly off-hand comment from President Obama's secretary of State has touched off a rapid-fire chain of events that threatens to undermine the president's call for a military strike on the Assad regime. 

December 20, 2015

US says 14 more nations join statement on Syria

The White House says 14 more nations have signed on to a statement blaming Syrian President Bashar Assad's government for a chemical weapons attack and calling for a strong international response.

December 20, 2015

Obama, his team sharpen Syria pitch as Congress prepares to vote

The White House is putting a sharp edge on its pitch for Congress’ support for a military strike on Syria -- challenging members when they return Monday to act on indisputable evidence of a recent chemical attack on Syrian residents and suggesting the Iran and Hezbollah is watching.

December 20, 2015

WH goes all-out to win Syria strike support ahead of Tuesday speech

The Obama administration is making an all-out effort to win Americans’ support for a military strike against Syria ahead of President Obama’s schedule Oval Office speech Tuesday.

December 20, 2015

Canadian PM offers Obama possible climate action to secure Keystone deal

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has written to President Obama to say that he is prepared to work on a joint plan between the two countries to reduce carbon emissions, in an attempt to secure approval of the Keystone XL pipeline project, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. reported Friday.

December 20, 2015

Putin wants to send delegation to lobby Capitol Hill against Syria strike

Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to send a delegation to Washington to persuade Capitol Hill lawmakers not to support a military strike on Syria.

December 20, 2015

Israeli sources on Obama's Syria approach: 'Not how a superpower acts'

While leading Israeli officials have publicly struck a tone of muted support for President Obama's decision to seek congressional authorization for strikes on Syria's chemical weapons delivery systems, in private, senior Israeli officials and foreign policy analysts are expressing grave disappointment with the conduct of their ally in Washington.

December 20, 2015

Kerry takes case for Syria strike to the public

The Obama administration begins taking its case for a strike against Syria to the American people Sunday morning, with Secretary of State John Kerry making rounds on morning television news shows. 

December 20, 2015

British lawmakers reject military action in Syria, in setback for Obama administration

British lawmakers on Thursday voted against military intervention in Syria, in a major setback for both British Prime Minister David Cameron and the Obama administration in their push to punish the Assad regime for an alleged chemical weapons strike. 

December 20, 2015

China slams US over $1.83B weapons sale to Taiwan

The Obama administration announced a $1.83 billion arms sale to Taiwan on Wednesday, drawing an immediate rebuke and threats of retaliation from Taipei's rival Beijing.