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White House says Syria used chemical weapons against rebels
ReutersU.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces used chemical weapons on a small scale against rebel fighters in Syria's civil war, the White House said on Thursday. The assessment, which followed President...Tags: Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Bashar Assad, Biological and Chemical Weapons, White House, Barack Obama
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Syria rebels want 'effective' arms after U.S. statement
ReutersBEIRUT, June 14 (Reuters) - Syrian rebel and political opposition leaders called on Friday for anti-aircraft and other sophisticated weapons after the United States said it would boost military support to President Bashar al-Assad's foes. "(They) need to...Tags: Bashar Assad, Al Arabiya (tv network), Rebellions, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Wars and Interventions
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WRAPUP 2-U.S. says Assad forces used chemical weapons against Syria rebels
Reuters(Updates with U.S. announcement on chemical weapons, adds WASHINGTON dateline, byline) * U.S. doesn't say if new military aid will include weapons * Bashar al-Assad's forces making gains on ground * Cities of Aleppo and Homs now focus of fighting By...Tags: Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Jihad, Free Syrian Army, POLITICO LLC, Skype
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Citing use of chemical weapons in Syria, US will help rebel fighters
McClatchy Washington BureauAMMAN, Jordan The U.S. military began laying the groundwork to arm and support Syrian rebels more than a week ago, using a military exercise currently being held in Jordan as a cover for bringing in personnel and equipment. Despite official statements by...Tags: Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Military Equipment, Finance, Park Geun-hye, Robert Ford
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U.S. military options in Syria remain challenging
Reuters* Obama likely to keep cautious on arming rebels * White House plays down prospects of no-fly zones * U.S. 'boots on the ground' also unlikely By David Alexander and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, June 13 (Reuters) - The Obama administration is promising to...Tags: Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Politics, Ed Royce, White House, Washington, DC
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WRAPUP 3-U.S. to increase military support to Syria rebels
Reuters(Recasts lead, adds details and quotes) * Rebel and opposition leaders demand sophisticated weaponry * Bashar al-Assad's forces making gains on ground * Cities of Aleppo and Homs now focus of fighting By Matt Spetalnick and Erika Solomon WASHINGTON/...Tags: Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Jihad, Free Syrian Army, POLITICO LLC, Skype
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U.S. says Syria used chemical weapons, will send arms to rebels
WASHINGTON — The White House declared Thursday that Syria had crossed a "red line" by using chemical weapons in that country's civil war, and in response, U.S. officials said, President Obama had authorized sending arms to some rebel groups. The...
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WRAPUP 4-U.S. to increase military support to Syria rebels
Reuters* Chemical weapons use changes Obama's "calculus" * U.S. estimates 100-150 killed by chemical weapons * Rebel and opposition leaders demand sophisticated weaponry * Bashar al-Assad's forces making gains on ground * Cities of Aleppo and Homs now...Tags: Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Jihad, Free Syrian Army, Skype, Mathematics
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Santa Monica gunman wrote apology, was denied weapon by state
Santa Monica police said Thursday night that the gunman who killed five people last week had been denied a firearm in 2011. The revelation raises more questions about how John Zawahri got the semi-authomatic weapon he used in the attack. Law...Tags: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Firearms, John Zawahri, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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U.S. to start arming Syria rebels but still moving warily
Reuters* U.S. to arm vetted rebel groups * Assad gained initiative in recent weeks * White House says "red line" on chemical weapons crossed By Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, June 14 (Reuters) - After more than two years on the sidelines, President Barack Obama...Tags: Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Politics, Summits, Central Intelligence Agency, Libyan No-Fly Zone (2011)
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Viewing the NBA Finals from broadcast booth
The Miami HeraldMedia news and views from the NBA Finals: While most of the country was watching Magic Johnson and the ABC pregame analysts discuss Game 2 of the Finals on Sunday night, South Florida viewers were suffering the indignity of watching a WPLG Channel 10...Tags: Shaquille O'Neal, The Miami Herald, Sports, Gregg Popovich, National Basketball Association
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