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Why You Shouldn't Necessarily Trust Those Reports Of Kim Jong-un Executing...
Kim Jong-un, the 29-year-old leader of North Korea, hit headlines around the world today after his ex-girlfriend was reportedly executed in public.It's a pretty remarkable story — the ex-girlfriend,...
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OBAMA: PREPARED TO 'STRIKE WHENEVER WE CHOOSE' BUT WILL GET CONGRESSIONAL...
President Barack Obama said Saturday that the United States "should" take military action in Syria, but that he would seek approval for such action from Congress."I will seek authorization for the use...
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HOUSE REPUBLICANS: We'll Vote On Syria The Week Of Sept. 9
In response to President Barack Obama's call for Congressional authorization for military action in Syria, House Republican leadership said Saturday that it would consider a measure the week of Sept....
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How A Strike On Syria Could Actually Accomplish Something And Reduce Human...
On Friday BI Politics Josh Barro observed that the Obama administration presented compelling evidence tying an August 21 chemical weapons attack to the Syrian government but is "failing to explain why...
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CHART: Syria Tensions Have Knocked The NSA Spying Scandal Completely Off The...
Following a chemical weapons attack in Syria on Aug. 21, tensions between the Assad regime and the west have risen dramatically — and we've seen a corresponding rise in social media talk over a...
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Authorization To Attack Syria May Face Trouble In The House
President Barack Obama announced Saturday that he wants to launch a military strike on Syria, but he announced that he will seek Congressional authorization after Congress comes back from vacation on...
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Senior GOP Senators: We Won't Support Military Strikes Without 'Overall...
In a joint statement released Saturday, Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) commended the president for seeking congressional approval for actions against Syria, but expressed...
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Obama's 'Blink' On Syria Is Politically Brilliant
For much of the past week, Congress has grown louder and louder with calls that President Barack Obama go through them for any authorization of military action in Syria. On Saturday, Obama gave them...
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Why Syrian Government Use Of Chemical Weapons Matters To US National Security
On Saturday President Obama said that a large-scale chemical weapons attack "presents a serious danger to our national security."This is a key notion in the debate about whether the U.S. should again...
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SYRIAN OFFICIAL: Obama Must Admit 'The Victory Of Syria'
Following the President's speech in the White House Rose Garden Saturday, where he announced he would defer to congressional debate before striking the Assad regime, members of the Syrian government...
View ArticleHere's The Legislation The White House Wants Congress Pass To Authorize An...
Just out. Here's a draft of the legislation authorizing a strike in Syria that The White House wants Congress to pass.AUMF Resolution Text by nielslesniewskiJoin the conversation about this story »
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GOP CONGRESSMAN: Military Members Keep Telling Me To Vote No On Syria
After President Obama delivered a speech in the Rose Garden where he said the United States "should" strike Syria following a deadly chemical weapons attack, Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) took to Twitter...
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Inside The US Intelligence Community Edward Snowden Has Exposed
The U.S. intelligence community is vast, composed of 17 distinct organizations each operating under its own shroud of secrecy.Oversight of these agencies generally falls to the Department of Defense or...
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The Three Reasons Russia Backs Assad So Staunchly
Over the course of the 29-month Syrian conflict, Russia has provided the regime of Bashar al-Assad with supplies including guns, grenades, tank parts, fighter jets, advanced anti-ship cruise missiles,...
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Vote On Military Action In Syria Faces Uncertain Fate In A Stubborn Congress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Congress has resolved almost nothing of consequence since 2010, failing to complete what were once basic responsibilities for roads, schools, farms and the U.S. mail.Asking...
View ArticleIAN BREMMER: Obama Undermined American Leadership
Geopolitical analyst Ian Bremmer delivers a harsh verdict on Obama's decision to, ultimately, ask Congress for authorization to strike Syria.Whatever your view of the Syria vote in Congress, the...
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JOHN KERRY: Sarin Gas Was Used In Syria — The White House Expects Congress To...
Secretary of State John Kerry says the U.S. now has evidence of sarin gas use by the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and does not think "that Congress will vote no" in regards to a limited...
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Rand Paul Shoots One Of John Kerry's Most Famous Anti-War Quotes Back At Him
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said Sunday that it would be a "mistake" to get involved militarily in Syria, referencing a young John Kerry to make his point."I wish he remembered more of how awful war is,"...
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A Case Against Interventions: America's 33 Years Of Failure In Iraq [PHOTOS]
As American contemplates limited military action in Syria, many people are bringing up the ghosts of Iraq. So it's helpful to explain what those ghosts are.America's rocky relationship with Iraq didn't...
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The Entire History Of The World In One Chart
The Vault is Slate's history blog. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @slatevault, and find us on Tumblr. Find out more about what this space is all about here.This “Histomap,” created by John...
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