Russia’s proposal on Syrian chemical weapons runs into troubled waters?

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 14:05

The Russian proposal, placing Syrian chemical weapons under international control, seems to have run into troubled waters after the United States and France reportedly called for a binding UN resolution and penalty in case of non-compliance.

Belarus opposes US military attack on Syria

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 10:56

Belarus has said it welcomes any international effort to prevent new conflict in the Middle East amid recent US threats to launch a missile attack on the governmental and military targets in Syria.

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.

Senators craft Syria alternative

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 00:20

Senior congressional aides say a bipartisan group of senators is working on an alternative measure to a resolution authorising US military force against Syria.

China backs Russian plan on Syria chemical weapons

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 22:20

China backed a Russian proposal to place Syria`s chemical weapons under international control in a bid to avert a possible US military strike, even as a Syrian opposition delegation landed here today for talks.

Military intervention in Syria would be a mistake: Gabbard

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 10:55

Indian-American Congresswoman from Hawaii, Tulsi Gabbard, has said the possible military intervention by the United States in Syria would be a mistake, as the country does not pose a national security threat to America.

Military strike on Syria legitimate: White House

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 10:45

The US decision to launch a military strike against the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria is "legitimate", the White House said on Monday.

Jordanians protest potential US strike on Syria

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 10:30

Around 200 Jordanian activists chanting "America is the head of snake" have protested the anticipated US strike on neighboring Syria.

US military strike on hold if Bashar al-Assad turns over chemical weapons: Barack Obama

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 09:05

US President Barack Obama on Monday said that a military strike against Syria can be put on hold if the war-torn country agrees to put chemical weapons under international control.

Obama back in US to garner support for Syria strike

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 12:39

President Barack Obama returned to US on Saturday after the G20 summit failed to get a consensus on the military action in strife-torn Syria.

`US aims to convince Assad he can`t kill his way to victory`

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 09:28

A US military strike on Syria would aim to stop a campaign by President Bashar al-Assad`s regime allies "to kill their way to victory," a senior US official said on Friday.