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Syrians defiant on possible US-led military attack, UK For Sec and NATO chief comment
The world will still have a responsibility to stop the bloodshed in Syria even if there is no agreement at the UN over Britain's proposal for a UN Security Council resolution to condemn the Syrian government, Britain's foreign secretary...
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US senator criticises Obama on Syria, comments on Middle East peace talks
1. Wide of American Senator John McCain entering news conference
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) John McCain, American Senator:
"Iranians have to believe we are serious. Given our actions in Syria and the president's failure to act vigorously...
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Hundreds of protesters gather in support of Syrian opposition
1. Wide of hundreds of pro Free Syrian Army demonstrators gathered in front of mosque
2. Demonstrators inside the mosque chanting: UPSOUND (Arabic) "We would sacrifice our lives for the sake of Islam" while carrying Syrian flags
3. Wide...
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Kerry and Lavrov comment ahead of talks on Syria chemical weapons plan
US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Thursday that it was only by means of "credible threat of force" that the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad acknowledged possessing chemical weapons.
Speaking at a news conference in Geneva...
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Further comments from Kerry and Lavrov on Syria developments
US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Monday that the United States and Russia are "very pleased" with the progress made so far in destroying Syria's chemical weapons stocks and offered some rare, if qualified, US praise for Syrian...
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Damascus residents attend Friday prayers, comment on UN proposal
Residents of Damascus reacted on Friday to a United Nations proposal to send its team of weapons inspectors to seven sites where deadly chemicals were allegedly used, including the area near the capital where hundreds of people were...
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Iranian Deputy FM issues thinly veiled threat to Israel after meeting with Lavrov
Iran issued a stark warning on Tuesday, saying that in the event of a US attack on Syria some rebels groups inside the country may retaliate by striking Israel.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, made the statement...
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US Defence Secretary says Syria chemical threat has slowed
Kuwait City, Kuwait
1. US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta walking with Kuwaiti Defence Minister Sheikh Ahmed Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah
2. Panetta and Al-Sabah walking along red carpet
3. Pull out from close up of Panetta to Panetta and Al...
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NATO FMs speak upon their arrival at NATO headquarters, Turkish FM
1. Wide of Dutch Foreign Minister Frans Timmermans arriving
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Frans Timmermans, Dutch Foreign Minister:
"I think we have an obligation as a NATO ally to help protect NATO's borders and I think if one of our allies...
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Kerry meets UN-Arab League envoy Brahimi ahead of talks on Syria weapons plan
Key delegates representing the US and the United Nations who will be taking part in discussions to plan how to safely secure and destroy vast stockpiles of Syrian chemical weapons began to arrive in Switzerland on Thursday.
US Secretary...
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Israeli PM and minister on alleged chemical attack in Syria
The situation in Syria is "a terrible tragedy and a terrible crime" Israel's prime minister said on Sunday.
Benjamin Netanyahu commented on the situation in neighbouring Syria at his weekly cabinet meeting, adding that "our hearts go out...
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USA: CLINTON PLEDGES TO CONTINUE SEEKING CAUSE OF GULF WAR ILLNESS
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U-S veterans' groups say they're pleased with the work of President Clinton's Gulf War illnesses panel.
The commission delivered a report Tuesday that finds the cause of the ailments still a mystery -- and sharply...
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US President Barack Obama calls for limited military action in Syria in his weekly address
In his weekly address to the nation, US President Barack Obama made the case for limited and targeted military action in Syria.
He said the United States had presented a "powerful case" that the Syrian government was responsible for a...
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US Defence Secretary on intelligence that chemical weapons moved inside Syria
1. Wide of US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta and Canadian Minister of National Defence Peter MacKay at briefing
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Leon Panetta, US Defence Secretary:
"There has been some intelligence that with regards to some of...
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USA: US STAND FIRM ON IRAQI TRADE EMBARGO
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The United States says it is standing firm by supporting an Iraqi trade embargo until Saddam Hussein allows weapons inspectors full and unconditional access to arms sites.
Both Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and...
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Govt official says Syria did not agree to give up chemical weapons because of fear of US
Syria's acceptance of a proposal to relinquish its chemical weapons stockpile should not be interpreted as a concession or sign of weakness, a senior government official said on Wednesday.
Damascus' agreement, he added, has removed one...
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Rebels concerned that factory might have had chemical weapons
1. Libyan rebel troops walking down an underground tunnel of a chemical factory
2. Mid of rebels walking down tunnel
3. Wide rebels at the end of tunnel
4. Rebels walking up ladder
5. Wide interior of chemical factory
6. Close of...
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Kurdish community thriving since US-led invasion
Irbil, Kurdish region of northern Iraq - 27 February 2013
1. Wide of central square with mosque, gardens and fountains
2. High shot of people strolling along boulevard beside mosque walls
3. People walk past fountains in gardens
4. Wide...
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Obama's Syria statement gets mixed response from Americans
President Barack Obama used a nationally televised address on Tuesday night to make his case for military action against Syria, receiving mixed reaction from Americans.
Some said they remained unconvinced there was a need for air...
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Turkey FM says tests show 'indications' of chemical weapons use in Syria
1. Wide of Turkish Foreign Minister, Ahmet Davutoglu (right) and Jordan's Foreign Minister, Nasser Judeh walking into news conference
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Ahmet Davutoglu, Turkish Foreign Minister:
"Recently there were certain...
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Weapons' inspectors leave and return to hotel without making field visit; Friday prayers
A team of international weapons inspectors in Syria left their hotel in Damascus on Friday and returned shortly after without making a field visit.
The inspectors are tasked with overseeing the destruction of Syria's chemical weapons in...
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Iraq Prime Minister visits site of Saddam-era chemical attack
Halabja north of Baghdad - 3 August, 2009
1. Various of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki shaking hands with Kurdish officials in the town of Halabja
2. Al-Maliki entering hallway and greeting audience
3. Audience at news...
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Syrian FM Walid al-Moallem comments on proposal to destroy chemical weapons
Syria on Monday quickly welcomed a call from Russia, its close ally, to place Syrian chemical arsenals under international control, then destroy them to avert a US strike, but did not offer a time frame or any other specifics.
The...
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News briefing after experts discuss elimination of Syria's chemical weapons
The head of main Western-backed Syrian opposition group said on Friday that the elimination of chemical weapons is an "international problem" but not the most important one for the Syrian people.
Mahmoud al-Hamza, the main representative...