North Korea says called off envoy visit because of U.S. military drills
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea said late on Saturday it withdrew an invitation for a U.S. envoy to visit the country to discuss the fate of a jailed American citizen because U.S. military drills on the peninsula made humanitarian dialogue impossible.
Obama will hold off on Syria strike until Congress has its say
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Saturday backed away from an imminent military strike against Syria to seek the approval of the U.S. Congress, in a decision that likely delays U.S. action for at least 10 days.
Analysis: Obama and Syria: The education of a reluctant war president
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – He was the peace candidate who became a war president, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who has regularly ordered executions by drone.
Obama, Hollande agree on need for action on Syria: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama spoke to French President Francois Hollande on Saturday and the two leaders agreed the world must send a strong message to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that chemical weapons use was unacceptable, the Wh…
Republicans McCain, Graham say cannot support limited Syria strikes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham on Saturday said they could not support isolated military strikes on Syria that are not part of a bigger strategy.
White House believes Congress will support Syria military strike: officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House believes Congress will vote in favor of a U.S. military strike against Syria because of the threat that chemical weapons pose to the security of Israel and other allies in the region, senior administration officia…
Secretary of State Kerry spoke with Syrian opposition leader
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Secretary of State John Kerry spoke to the Syrian opposition leader on Saturday to underscore the determination of the United States to hold the Syrian government accountable for using chemical weapons, a U.S. official said.
House to consider Syria military action September 9 week: Boehner
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The House of Representatives will consider a measure on military action against Syria the week of September 9, House Speaker John Boehner and other Republican leaders said in a statement after President Barack Obama spoke on Satu…
Senate Republican leader: Obama asked him for support on Syria
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell on Saturday said President Barack Obama had advised him that he would seek authorization for the use of force from Congress before any combat actions against Syria.
Obama says U.S. should strike Syria, will seek congressional vote
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Saturday he had decided the United States should strike Syrian government targets in response to a deadly chemical weapons attack, but said he would seek a congressional vote for any military action…
