Apr 14 Here’s how officials in the UK, France and Russia are responding to the Syria strikes By Ryan Chilcote Leaders of the UK and France, which both took part in strikes on Syria, are turning their attention to the battle for domestic support as Russia responds with rhetoric, not retaliation. Continue reading
Apr 14 Western airstrikes unlikely to impact Assad’s war machine By Zeina Karam, Associated Press The Western airstrikes targeting suspected Syrian chemical weapons facilities might have rained down punishment from the sky, but they will not fundamentally degrade a war machine whose main bases, weaponry and personnel remain in place. Continue reading
Apr 14 UN council rejects Russia resolution on Syria By Associated Press The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations says President Donald Trump told her if the Syrian regime uses poisonous gas again, "the United States is locked and loaded" to strike again. Continue reading
Apr 14 ‘Mission Accomplished’ in Syria, Trump declares on Twitter By Robert Burns, Jill Colvin, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump's choice of words recalled a similar claim associated with President George W. Bush following the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. Continue reading
Apr 14 Syrians gather in capital in defiance after airstrikes By Bassem Mroue, Bassam Hatoum, Albert Aji, Associated Press Immediately after the attack, hundreds of residents gathered in Damascus' landmark Omayyad square, celebrating what they said was the army's success in shooting down or derailing some of the missiles. Continue reading
Apr 13 Defense Secretary Mattis says strikes against Syria are a ‘one-time shot’ By Associated Press Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says he is "absolutely confident" that Syrian President Bashar Assad is behind the alleged chemical attack on his people that the U.S. and allies retaliated against Friday night. Continue reading
Apr 13 Blasts from airstrikes turn Damascus sky orange By Associated Press While the effectiveness of the strike is still being analyzed, "initial indications are that the precision of the Storm Shadow weapons and meticulous target planning have resulted in a successful attack," the ministry said in a statement. Continue reading
Apr 13 French President Macron says ‘red line has been crossed’ in Syria By Associated Press Macron says there is "no doubt" that the Syrian government is responsible. Continue reading
Apr 13 WATCH: President Donald Trump announces airstrikes on Syria in response to suspected chemical weapons attack By Robert Burns, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press President Trump says a "combined operation" with France and the United Kingdom is underway. Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 4:15 News Wrap: Michael Cohen tries to block use of documents seized by FBI In our news wrap Friday, attorneys for President Trump and personal lawyer Michael Cohen sought to block federal prosecutors from examining seized documents, telling a judge that the material is protected under attorney-client privilege. Also, the U.S. and Russia traded… Continue watching