Why the Outcry over Chemical Attack, But Not the Earlier 100K Deaths?
After the guns of World War I fell silent, the world’s nations convened in Geneva to outlaw for the first time an…
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Syria Says It Expects An Attack ‘At Any Moment’
Syria expects a military attack "at any moment", a security official told AFP Saturday, just hours after UN experts…
Cohen Sees Only ‘Lose-Lose’ in U.S. Intervention in Syria
President Barack Obama must contend with two losing scenarios in evaluating his options for any U.S. military…
U.S. Says World Cannot Let Assad Get Away with Chemical Attack
The United States made clear on Friday that it would punish Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for the "brutal and…
U.N. Council Set for Syria Clash As West Readies Attack
The United Nations Security Council was set for a showdown over Syria on Wednesday as Britain sought authorisation…
Egypt Shares Remained in Red at Close amid Syrian Growing Concerns
Driven by Syrian concerns, Egypt's stocks fell during the closing session of Wednesday to encounter losses totaled…
UK to Give Resolution to UN on ‘Assad Chemical Attack’
Britain will seek backing from the UN Security Council for "all necessary measures to protect civilians" in Syria,…
French Parliament to Debate Syria on Sept. 4
The French parliament will hold an extraordinary session on Wednesday to discuss the situation in Syria, government…
Ban Ki-Moon Appeals for Syria Diplomatic Solution
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon pleaded Wednesday for a diplomatic solution to the Syrian conflict,…
Syrian Concerns Drag Egypt Shares to Lose EGP4.7 bln at Open
Triggered by a potential military action against Syria, Egypt’s stocks opened much lower for the second day in a…
