Syria: With the President about to lay out his case for why the US believes Syria used chemical weapons on its own people, the NY Times reports that some American officials said “there is no smoking gun.”  The UN secretary …

Syria: The US military is ready to strike Syria at a moment’s notice, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said yesterday. Air strikes would probably come from ship-based cruise missiles because Syria’s strong air defense could knock down bombers. Softening the political …

Syria: Secretary of State John Kerry said yesterday in a prepared statement that Syria’s use of chemical weapons against its own citizens last week was “undeniable.” Kerry said, “What we saw in Syria last week should shock the conscience of …

 Syria: The UN weapons inspection team came under fire this morning on its way to collect evidence in last week’s suspected gas attack. No one was injured but one of the their vehicles was disabled. The inspectors went on to …

ChemWar: The NY Times reports that a senior administration official tells them there is “little doubt” that the Syrian Army used chemical weapons in an attack last week. The Times quotes the official saying, “We are continuing to assess the …

Syria: US warships are moving closer to Syria as President Obama decides how to respond to a suspected mass chemical attack outside of Damascus Wednesday. The President is expected to meet with the National Security Council today to discuss military …

Winds of War: The Obama administration is considering a response to what appears to have been a massive chemical attack outside Damascus Wednesday. It could be anything from a single cruise missile strike to a sustained air campaign. The President …

Gas: President Obama is under pressure today to act after an apparent mass chemical attack in Syria. The Syrian military is suspected of a an attack yesterday that killed hundreds of people, including women and children, in a rebel held …

Manning Sentenced: Army Pfc. Bradley Manning was sentenced this morning to 35 years in prison for giving 750,000 secret documents to the website Wikileaks. Manning, 25, revealed during the trial that he is transgender and wants to become a woman. …

Musharref Charged: A Pakistani court today indicted former President Pervez Musharraf for murder in connection with the 2007 assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Musharraf was an army general who took power and his indictment is considered a bold …