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US: Evidence of Sarin Gas Use in Syria

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says independent testing confirms the Syrian military used deadly sarin nerve gas on civilians in Damascus last month.

Obama: Strike Syrian Regime, But Have Congressional Debate, Vote

U.S. President Barack Obama said he supports a U.S. military strike against Syrian regime targets in response to the regime’s use of chemical weapons against its own people, but he called on Congress to debate and vote on how America should react to “...

IPU: Political will lacking to end Syrian crisis peacefully

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A shell lays in the middle of the street in Homs, Syria, a remnant of the heavy attack on the city.

US to Seek International Coalition on Syria

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.