Russia: Syria Intervention Could Lead to Nuclear Disaster
If a reactor is hit, for example, says the Russian foreign ministry
If a reactor is hit, for example, says the Russian foreign ministry
Crisis, opportunity
Walking a fine line ahead of next year's election
Also lambasted "one-sided interests"
Defection of fellow Alawite significant
Diplomacy not even an option?
Even if said war turns out to be "World War III"
Make the comment in speech to lawmakers
Obama hoping Congress will pass authorization for use of military force
Kerry told Senate terrorist group was not taking over. Putin disagrees.
Obama trying to get Congress to authorize a military strike
Points out Obama didn't think the president was permitted to carry out a military attack that does not prevent an imminent threat
Other counts put chemical weapons deaths much lower
Claim they don't have connections to Al Qaeda
Congress expected to vote on the authorization of military force in Syria next week
If military intervention is inevitable, how should the U.S. proceed?
Not a fan of the limited response put forward by the Obama administration
U.S. has Navy ships in the region for possible intervention in Syria
Hollande has ruled out a unilateral intervention
Is confident Congress will vote to authorize military force
Most are against strikes, but to differing degrees
It's not like anything is going to change his mind at this point anyway
Many Americans are not fans of possible intervention in Syria
Believes Obama's attempt to get Congress to authorize military action in Syria is a public relations move
Doesn't say whether being part of a coalition would include carrying out military action
Says he would support a U.N. resolution authorizing force if it was proved that the Assad regime had used chemical weapons
What he said about the requirements for war before he was president
Vote may happen Wednesday
Hearing at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today
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