Americas Situation Reports

Syria: Russia Unconvinced By U.S. Evidence

Russia called the United States' evidence of chemical weapons use by the Syrian regime "absolutely unconvincing," AP reported Sept. 2.
Monday, September 2, 2013 - 09:04

China: U.S. Shares Evidence Of Syrian Chemical Attack

The United States has briefed China on evidence of the use of chemical weapons in Syria, Reuters reported Sept. 2, citing comments from a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Monday, September 2, 2013 - 08:39

U.S.: Evidence Of Syrian Regime's Use Of Sarin Gas Has Been Found, Kerry Says

Within the past 24 hours, the United States has received evidence that shows the Syrian regime used sarin gas against its people, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Sept. 1 on NBC and CNN, USA Today reported.
Sunday, September 1, 2013 - 10:07

Syria: Rebels Urge U.S. Congress To Approve Strike

Syrian opposition forces have called on the U.S. Congress to approve military action against Syrian President Bashar al Assad and have asked that any strike be carried out alongside the provision of more weapons for the rebels, The Daily Star reported Sept. 1, citing an rebel statement issued in Istanbul.
Sunday, September 1, 2013 - 09:55

Syria: Reactions To U.S. President's Announcement To Seek Congressional Support For Intervention

France will wait for its Parliament and the U.S. Congress to consider the possible military action against Syria before deciding if it will strike, according to French President Francois Hollande's office Aug. 31, AP reported.
Saturday, August 31, 2013 - 18:28

U.S.: Obama To Seek Congressional Authorization For Syria Operation

The United States should take military action against targets in Syria, but the White House will seek authorization for use of force from the U.S. Congress before doing so, U.S. President Barack Obama said in a televised speech Aug. 31.
Saturday, August 31, 2013 - 12:59

Syria: Japan Might Back U.S. Intervention, Sources Say

The Japanese government is arranging for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to express support for the United States in the event of U.S. military action in Syria, unnamed government sources said Aug. 31, Kyodo reported.
Saturday, August 31, 2013 - 10:31

U.S.: White House To Brief Senators On Syria

The White House will brief Democratic and Republican senators about Syria in unclassified conference calls on Aug. 31, the White House and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's office said, Reuters and CNN reported.
Saturday, August 31, 2013 - 08:27

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