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Security Council to Syria combatants: Let in humanitarian aid, fastThe UN Security Council on Wednesday moved to formally urge all sides in Syria's civil war to let humanitarian aid flow freely into the country. International relief for Syria has been sparse, and Western nations say the Assad regime has deliberately blocked it.
Venezuela expels three US diplomats, alleging sabotage plotVenezuela President Maduro, in a move from the playbook of former President Hugo Ch谩vez, charges that US diplomats engaged in an 'imperialist' plot to sabotage the electric grid.
At White House and UN, Israel's Netanyahu seeks to undo Iranian charmIran is not to be trusted and sanctions should be strengthened if it strengthens its nuclear program during negotiations, Netanyahu tells Obama and Biden over lunch at the White House.
Cover StoryAmerica's new isolationismWeary of war, Americans increasingly balk at military intervention. Does this reflect a new strain of isolationism or just doubts about the effectiveness of using force in the Middle East?
Syria resolution at UN: who got what they wanted, who didn'tThe UN resolution on Syria's chemical weapons, which could be approved Friday night, calls their use 'a threat to international peace and security.' But the US also made concessions to Russia.
US, Iran hold high-level meeting. 'Substantive' nuclear talks ahead?US Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif held a brief yet historic bilateral meeting at the UN Thursday as the Security Council met to discuss Iran's nuclear program. All sides predict future talks will be 'substantive' and 'ambitious.'
If some Kenya attackers are American, is the US obliged to do something?US officials are not confirming reports that 'two or three' Americans were among the Kenya mall attackers, but if it is true, it could have legal and security implications for the US.
Obama speech at UN: Mideast diplomacy remains top focusAddressing the UN General Assembly, Obama defended America's leading role in the world, including its readiness to use force, and indicated the Mideast will remain the focus of US diplomacy for the rest of his term.
UN General Assembly: Can Obama win over a skeptical audience?Revelations about NSA spying and聽Obama's recent readiness to bypass the Security Council and go it alone on Syria could chill his reception at the UN. US diplomacy on Iran and the Mideast could help.
Iran and Syria on stage at UN: Real drama to replace shock theaterTwo of the world's most explosive issues, Syria and Iran's nuclear program, could produce a dramatic diplomatic revival at the UN General Assembly when they take center stage next week.
Syria chemical weapons attack: How could accountability be delivered?There are several ways that the perpetrators of the chemical weapons attack in Syria could be held accountable. But reality is they aren't likely to face justice anytime soon, if ever.
Will UN vote hold Syria accountable? New gridlock same as the old gridlock.Security Council member France expresses dismay at the Russian charge that the UN weapons inspectors鈥� report on the use of sarin gas in Syria was biased.
UN report affirms nerve gas used in Syria, fueling demands for accountabilityUN weapons inspectors reported finding 'clear and convincing evidence' that the nerve gas sarin was used in Syria. UN chief Ban Ki-moon and rights groups say those responsible must be punished.
Syria chemical weapons deal: Path to disarmament or 'indefensible'?The agreement聽brokered by the US and Russia to rid Syria of chemical weapons is getting mixed reviews. It could reduce such weapons, but critics say it plays into the hands of Iran and Hezbollah.
Pundits, politicians weigh in on Syria chemical weapons dealReaction to the deal on Syria's chemical weapons brokered by the US and Russia has been largely positive. Yet to be heard from is one key figure: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
US-Russia Syria deal: Challenges to controlling Assad鈥檚 chemical weaponsThe deal worked out between the US and Russia over Syria鈥檚 chemical weapons appears to be an important diplomatic breakthrough. But huge diplomatic and technical obstacles remain.
Obama: Even with Russian plan on Syria, a military option is still neededPresident Obama's address to the nation was nearly upstaged by a Russian plan to destroy Syria's chemical weapons stockpiles. But threat of a military strike prompted Russia and Assad to act 鈥� and is needed if diplomacy fails, he says.
Chemical attacks in Syria. Where鈥檚 the proof Assad was responsible?So far, no convincing evidence has been made public proving that Bashar al-Assad used chemical weapons to kill hundreds of Syrian people.聽That has left the door open to alternate scenarios and conspiracy theories.
The anti-war tea party rises, but is it legitimate?The tea party movement has been largely quiet in recent months. But as the Obama administration and Congress consider US military action in Syria, the movement has emerged as a leading anti-war voice.
Syria: What will Obama say in speech to the nation? A preview.Samantha Power 鈥� the US ambassador to the UN and a chief interventionist in the Obama White House 鈥� spoke at a Washington think tank Friday, laying out the case for taking military action against Syria.
