U.S., allies to explore Russia proposal for Syria at U.N.: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration will begin discussions with the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday on Russia’s proposal to place Syria’s chemical weapons under international control, a White House official said.
U.S. threat of Syria strikes key to any diplomatic solution: Hagel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is hopeful a proposal for Syria to hand over its chemical weapons might avert the need for military strikes, but Washington must uphold that threat for any diplomatic option to succeed, Defense Secretary Chuck H…
Kerry says U.S. won’t wait long for concrete plan on Syria chemical weapons
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is waiting to see a real and verifiable plan from Russia for removing chemical weapons from Syria but will not wait long and will not accept a delaying tactic, Secretary of State John Kerry said on Tuesday.
U.S. Senate Republican leader McConnell to vote against Syria force resolution
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday he would vote against the current resolution authorizing U.S. military force in Syria, in a blow to President Barack Obama’s hopes of passing the measure.
Boehner: Americans not supportive of Obama Syria position
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives said on Tuesday that the American people are not supportive of President Barack Obama’s position on Syria and he must make a stronger case.
White House tells lawmakers diplomacy is priority on Syria
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – White House chief of staff Denis McDonough told Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday that diplomacy, rather than military action, is the priority on Syria now, U.S. Representative Gene Green said.
McCain wants strict timeline for Syria to turn over chemical weapons
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Influential Republican Senator John McCain said on Tuesday he is working to modify a congressional resolution authorizing U.S. military force in Syria to include a “strict” timeline for Syria to turn over chemical weapons.
Obama to press ahead on request to Congress on Syria: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will press ahead with his plan to ask Congress to approve the use of military force in Syria, despite Syria’s recent acceptance of a Russian proposal to give up its chemical weapons, White House spokesman J…
Putin, Obama discussed Syria arms control idea last week: Kremlin
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Barack Obama discussed the idea of placing Syria’s chemical weapons arsenal under international control on the sidelines of a G20 summit last week, Putin’s spokesman said on Tuesday…
Colorado voters test power of gun lobby in recall elections
DENVER (Reuters) – Two Colorado state lawmakers who supported tougher gun control laws following the shooting massacre at a movie theater last year face recall elections on Tuesday, with legislators across the country on both sides of the debate awaiti…
