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Syria crisis: Obama asks Congress to delay voting on US strike

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 09:12

US President Barack Obama has asked the Congress to delay its voting to authorise US military action in Syria as it attempts to solve the crisis through diplomatic channels.

End of Syrian conflict must be political not military: John Kerry

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 00:15

Asserting that any US military strikes in Syria would be "unbelievably small", Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday said the solution to the Syrian conflict must be political and not military.

US says inaction on Syria riskier, Assad warns retaliation

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 22:49

US said not responding to use of chemical weapons by Syria is riskier than military strikes as embattled President Bashar al-Assad warned America that they should "expect every action" in retaliation.

Cameron says `big step forward` if Syria hands over chemical weapons

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 22:14

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday welcomed a Russian proposal that Syria hand over its chemical weapons to the international community to avoid US military action.

NIA announces reward for Mumbai triple blasts suspect

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 20:38

NIA announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh on information leading to arrest of Waqas, a Pakistani national.

Now, 'crash-proof' driver-less car

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 16:04

This uniquely capable vehicle nevertheless looks, from the outside, much like any other 2011 Cadillac SRX.

Iran ready to kidnap Americans if US strikes Syria: Report

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 16:42

The debate over whether US Congress approves the Obama administration`s plan to strike Syria for its use of chemical weapons is being closely watched in Iran.

China urges UN role on Syria after US gives up

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 15:57

Russia and China have both vetoed previous Western efforts to impose UN penalties on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

US won`t seek UN approval for military strike on Syria

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 13:25

The United States has declared it has given up trying to work with the United Nations Security Council on Syria.

`US intercepts Iranian order for attack on its interests in Iraq`

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 12:46

The United States has intercepted an order from an Iranian official instructing militants in Iraq to attack US interests in Baghdad.

`US aims for psychological effect with strikes on Syria`

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 12:32

Limited military strikes against Syria favoured by US President Barack Obama may have a psychological effect but little practical impact on Damascus regime`s firepower.

Barack Obama lobbies US lawmakers on Syria strike

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 12:19

US President Barack Obama tries to drum up international support for a punitive military strike against Syria for its alleged use of chemical weapons.