Chemical Attack Syria

• ‘Invented’ Syria chemical attack doesn’t justify U.S. strikes, Russia says

  Russia and U.S. President Donald Trump are in a war of words over potential military action in retaliation to a suspected chemical attack that killed dozens in Syria.

  World

  Apr 11, 2018
  
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  U.S. missile strike on Syria widely hailed by world leaders, but angers Russia

  The surprise U.S. strike drew quick reactions from the friends and foes of the Syrian government.

  World

  Apr 7, 2017
  
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• Donald Trump briefed Justin Trudeau before launching missile strikes on Syria

  A spokesperson for National Defence in Ottawa said early today that Canadian Forces personnel were not involved in the missile strike.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2017
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• ‘It’s about time’: Syrian in Vancouver applauds U.S. missile strikes

  Seven years into the Syrian civil war, Rahim Othman with the Syrian-Canadian Council of B.C. says he's been waiting a long time for the U.S. to fire missiles at his home country.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2017
• Did Donald Trump break the law by striking Syria without congressional approval?

  The War Powers Resolution of 1973 states the president should consult with Congress before sending U.S. troops to war -- but it's not without its loopholes.

  World

  Apr 7, 2017
• Timeline of the Syrian civil war and the United States’ response

  The U.S. attack on a Syrian air base came after years of heated debate and deliberation in Washington over intervention in the bloody civil war.

  World

  Apr 6, 2017
• From Afghanistan to Syria: U.S. military forays in the 21st century

  The U.S. missile strikes against a Syrian air base add to a growing list of recent U.S. military campaigns.

  World

  Apr 6, 2017
• U.S. missiles blast Syrian air base over chemical weapons attack

  The U.S. launched dozens of cruise missiles Thursday night at an airbase in Homs province in Syria.

  World

  Apr 6, 2017
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• Trump suggests Syrian president should step down following chemical attack

  Trump hinted at possible military action against Syria following this week's chemical weapons attack that killed more than 80 people.

  Politics

  Apr 6, 2017