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    May 22, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Bioterrorism consultant's anthrax claims challenged

    WASHINGTON — As an example of the ease with which terrorists could produce anthrax, former Navy Secretary Richard J. Danzig has repeatedly cited the Japanese cult Aum Shinrikyo.
    WASHINGTON — As an example of the ease with which terrorists could produce anthrax, former Navy Secretary Richard J. Danzig has repeatedly cited the Japanese cult Aum Shinrikyo. The cult gained infamy in 1995 by unleashing the nerve agent sarin in...

    Tags: Bioterrorism, George W. Bush, Science and Technology, Human Genome Sciences Inc., U.S. Department of Homeland Security

    2. May 22, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  2. U.N. warns of 'mounting reports' of Syria chemical arms use

    Reuters
    UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations is receiving increasing reports of the use of chemical weapons in Syria's 2-year-old civil war as the violence escalates, a senior U.N. official said on Wednesday. The government of Syrian President Bashar...

    Tags: International Organizations, Politics, Bashar Assad, Wars and Interventions, United Nations

    3. May 22, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  3. UN warns of 'mounting reports' of Syria chemical arms use

    Reuters
    * Diplomat cites "new incidents" with chemical arms * Assad government, rebels both accused of use By Louis Charbonneau UNITED NATIONS, May 22 (Reuters) - The United Nations is receiving increasing reports of the use of chemical weapons in Syria's 2-...

    Tags: International Organizations, Politics, Bashar Assad, United Nations, Wars and Interventions

    4. May 19, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Pointing to threat, pulling in profit

    Tribune Washington Bureau
    WASHINGTON -- Over the last decade, former Navy Secretary Richard J. Danzig, a prominent lawyer, presidential advisor and biowarfare consultant to the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security, has urged the government to counter what he called a...

    Tags: Barack Obama, Government, Laws, Michael Chertoff, September 11, 2001 Attacks

    5. May 19, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Spotlighting a terrorism risk, and profiting

    WASHINGTON — Over the last decade, former Navy Secretary Richard J. Danzig, a prominent lawyer, presidential advisor and biowarfare consultant to the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security, has urged the government to counter what he called a major threat to national security.
    WASHINGTON — Over the last decade, former Navy Secretary Richard J. Danzig, a prominent lawyer, presidential advisor and biowarfare consultant to the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security, has urged the government to counter what he...

    Tags: Barack Obama, Michael Chertoff, Laws, Government, September 11, 2001 Attacks

    6. May 14, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  6. Iran defends post as chair of UN disarmament conference

    Reuters
    * Disarmament conference deadlocked for over a decade * U.S. urges barring sanctioned states from U.N. posts * Iran says will prioritize nuclear disarmament as chair By Louis Charbonneau UNITED NATIONS, May 14 (Reuters) - Iran on Tuesday defended...

    Tags: Pakistan, Treaties, Wars and Interventions, Nuclear Weapons, Justice and Rights

    7. May 14, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  7. Turkey's Erdogan to push Obama on Syria after bombings

    Reuters
    * U.S. seeks Turkish support with Syria peace conference * Erdogan, Obama to discuss evidence of chemical weapons use * Israel relations, Iraq energy also on agenda By Nick Tattersall WASHINGTON, May 14 (Reuters) - Turkey's prime minister will push U....

    Tags: Petroleum Industry, Barack Obama, Government, White House, Wars and Interventions

    8. May 17, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  8. WRAPUP 2-Hold Syrian peace talks soon, says U.N. chief

    Reuters
    (Adds Ban comment on chemical weapons inspections) * U.N. chief wants peace talks soon * Planned conference faces growing obstacles * Refugee numbers top 1.5 million. says U.N. By Darya Korsunskaya SOCHI, Russia, May 17 (Reuters) - A proposed...

    Tags: Barack Obama, Government, The New York Times, White House, Wars and Interventions

    9. May 17, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  9. WRAPUP 3-France opposes Syria conference if Iran to attend

    Reuters
    * U.N. chief wants peace talks soon * Planned conference faces growing obstacles * Refugee numbers top 1.5 million. says U.N. By Darya Korsunskaya SOCHI, Russia, May 17 (Reuters) - France spelled out on Friday that it would oppose a peace conference...

    Tags: Barack Obama, Government, The New York Times, Wars and Interventions, Iran

    10. May 16, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  10. WRAPUP 1-Obama: U.S. preserves diplomatic, military options on Syria

    Reuters
    * U.S., Turkish leaders seek to project united front on Syria * Obama says U.S. action alone not enough to solve Syria crisis * Russia says Iran should be part of Syria conference By Nick Tattersall and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, May 16 (Reuters) -...

    Tags: Barack Obama, Government, White House, West Bank, Wars and Interventions

    11. May 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Obama says U.S. won't act alone on chemical weapons in Syria

    WASHINGTON--President Obama on Thursday ruled out any unilateral U.S action in response to the alleged Syrian use of chemical weapons, further reducing the chance of any forceful response to the crossing of what Obama had described as a “red line.”
    This post has been updated. See the note below for details.
    WASHINGTON--President Obama on Thursday ruled out any unilateral U.S action in response to the alleged Syrian use of chemical weapons, further reducing the chance of any forceful response to the crossing of what Obama had described as a “red line.&...

    Tags: Barack Obama, Government, West Bank, Wars and Interventions, Washington, DC

    12. May 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Obama says U.S. won't act alone on Syria

    WASHINGTON — President Obama on Thursday ruled out unilateral U.S. military action in Syria even if proof emerges that Syrian forces have used lethal chemical weapons.
    WASHINGTON — President Obama on Thursday ruled out unilateral U.S. military action in Syria even if proof emerges that Syrian forces have used lethal chemical weapons. "This is … an international problem," Obama said at a White House news...

    Tags: Barack Obama, Government, White House, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Wars and Interventions

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