Syrian rebels say a chemical-weapons attack Wednesday near Damascus killed more than 1,000 civilians—and Obama’s push for negotiations with Assad may also be at an end.
Read MoreIf it becomes reasonably clear that the Assad regime was responsible for today’s apparent chemical strikes, nothing less than direct military action will alter its calculus or prevent further massacres. Based on extensive video, photo, and eyewitness accounts, it seems clear that something major and terrible happened today in Syria. Thousands of people were reportedly…
Read MoreU.S. intelligence agencies watching events in Egypt say the military is preparing for long-term authoritarian rule, a setback for both pro-democracy advocates and proponents of Islamist rule under the ousted Muslim Brotherhood regime. The most significant sign of returning military rule was the announced release from prison on Wednesday of former President Hosni Mubarak. He will…
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