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Putin faces isolation over Syria as G8 ratchets up pressure
ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin faced growing isolation on the second day of a G8 summit on Tuesday as world leaders lined up to pressure him into toning down his support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Putin, Obama disagree over Syria at tense G8 summit meeting
ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama sparred with Russia’s Vladimir Putin over how to end the war in Syria on Monday during an icy encounter at a G8 summit where divisions over the conflict eclipsed the rest … Continue reading
Syria set to dominate G8 summit
The leaders of the G8 nations are set to begin a summit in Northern Ireland, with Syria likely to dominate but global economic issues also key.
No decision on arms to Syria – PM
David Cameron has said “no decision” has been taken in the UK to arm the Syrian rebels, as the US says it will provide them with military support.
Obama approves arms for Syria rebels
The US president approves the supply of direct military aid to the Syrian opposition after US intelligence concludes Assad forces are using chemical weapons “on a small scale”.
U.S. to increase military support to Syria rebels
WASHINGTON/BEIRUT (Reuters) – President Barack Obama has authorized sending U.S. weapons to Syrian rebels for the first time, a U.S. official said on Thursday after the White House said it has proof the Syrian government had used chemical weapons against … Continue reading
At least 93,000 killed in Syria – UN
At least 93,000 people have been killed in Syria since the start of the conflict, according to latest United Nations figures.
UN launches record appeal for Syria
The United Nations launches the largest appeal in its history, saying it needs $ 5bn (£3.2bn; 3.7bn euros) for humanitarian aid to Syria.
France says tests prove Syria used nerve gas; U.S. sends Patriots to Jordan
AMMAN (Reuters) – France said on Tuesday it had performed tests that proved President Bashar al-Assad’s forces had used nerve gas in Syria’s civil war, a “red line” that the United States and other countries have repeatedly said would demand … Continue reading
France ‘confirms sarin use in Syria’
Tests show the nerve agent sarin has been used several times during the Syrian conflict, France’s government says, without specifying where or by whom.