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    May 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. U.S. decries Russia weapons sale to Syria

    WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Friday condemned Russia's delivery of advanced antiship missiles to Syria and its buildup of warships in the eastern Mediterranean, arguing that the Kremlin's escalating support for its longtime ally in Damascus could prolong the civil war.
    WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Friday condemned Russia's delivery of advanced antiship missiles to Syria and its buildup of warships in the eastern Mediterranean, arguing that the Kremlin's escalating support for its longtime ally in...

    Tags: Lebanon, U.S. Department of State, Suez Canal, White House, Unrest, Conflicts and War

    2. May 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Russia defends weapons shipments to Syria

    MOSCOW -- Russian officials on Friday defended the country’s weapons sales to Syria, saying the country is primarily providing defense systems that are in line with international treaties.
    MOSCOW -- Russian officials on Friday defended the country’s weapons sales to Syria, saying the country is primarily providing defense systems that are in line with international treaties. Responding to news reports that Russia has sent advanced...

    Tags: NATO, Pakistan, Barack Obama, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Weaponry

    3. May 7, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. 4 U.N. peacekeepers seized in Syria near Israeli border

    BEIRUT — Four United Nations peacekeepers were seized Tuesday in southern Syria, close to the Israeli border, the international body said, marking the second time this year that its observers have been taken in the volatile area.
    BEIRUT — Four United Nations peacekeepers were seized Tuesday in southern Syria, close to the Israeli border, the international body said, marking the second time this year that its observers have been taken in the volatile area. U.N. Secretary-...

    Tags: Wars and Interventions, Armed Forces, Israel, Unrest, Conflicts and War, United Nations

    4. May 3, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Press Freedom Day: Where reporters and their work are threatened

    Friday marks World Press Freedom Day, first declared by the United Nations two decades ago as a day to nurture the freedom of journalists -- or to remind the world of where it falls short. Rights groups pointed to several spots on the globe where reporters are persecuted or in peril.
    Friday marks World Press Freedom Day, first declared by the United Nations two decades ago as a day to nurture the freedom of journalists -- or to remind the world of where it falls short. Rights groups pointed to several spots on the globe where...

    Tags: Media Industry, Freedom of the Press, Somalia, United Nations, Politics

    5. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Iran points at Syrian rebels in warning about chemical weapons

    Echoing the words of President Obama, the Iranian foreign minister reportedly said Tuesday that unleashing chemical weapons in Syria would be a “red line” for Tehran.
    Echoing the words of President Obama, the Iranian foreign minister reportedly said Tuesday that unleashing chemical weapons in Syria would be a “red line” for Tehran. But Ali Akbar Salehi also suggested rebels were to blame for such attacks,...

    Tags: Pervez Musharraf, Biological and Chemical Weapons, White House, Barack Obama, Iran

    6. Apr 26, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. U.S. doubts on Syria lie in how sarin exposure occurred

    WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence agencies unanimously agree that Syrians have been exposed to deadly sarin gas in recent weeks, but they are divided over how certain they can be that the Syrian regime is to blame, U.S. and congressional officials said Friday.
    WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence agencies unanimously agree that Syrians have been exposed to deadly sarin gas in recent weeks, but they are divided over how certain they can be that the Syrian regime is to blame, U.S. and congressional officials said...

    Tags: Defense, Biological and Chemical Weapons, U.S. Department of State, United Kingdom, George W. Bush

    7. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. White House suspects Syria used chemical weapons, seeks inquiry

    WASHINGTON — The White House said for the first time that there was evidence Syria had used chemical weapons in its civil war, but administration officials called for a broader United Nations investigation and edged away from declaring Damascus had crossed a "red line" that might trigger U.S. intervention.
    WASHINGTON — The White House said for the first time that there was evidence Syria had used chemical weapons in its civil war, but administration officials called for a broader United Nations investigation and edged away from declaring Damascus...

    Tags: Biological and Chemical Weapons, U.S. Department of State, George W. Bush, Unrest, Conflicts and War, U.S. Department of Defense

    8. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Britain, France press for U.N. inquiry on Syria chemical arms use

    WASHINGTON — The British and French governments have asked the United Nations to investigate what they believe is credible evidence that the Syrian regime has used small amounts of chemical weapons in recent months, officials said Thursday.
    WASHINGTON — The British and French governments have asked the United Nations to investigate what they believe is credible evidence that the Syrian regime has used small amounts of chemical weapons in recent months, officials said Thursday. The...

    Tags: Biological and Chemical Weapons, United Kingdom, Unrest, Conflicts and War, United Nations, Weaponry

    9. Apr 12, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. North Korean motives, strategy remain mysteries

    Contrary to the adage, what we don’t know about North Korea could hurt us.
    Contrary to the adage, what we don’t know about North Korea could hurt us. It’s not known whether the intermediate-range Musudan missiles poised for imminent firing could reach U.S. bases on Guam or Japan, though at least the latter is...

    Tags: North Korea, Asia, South Korea, Defense Intelligence Agency, Barack Obama

    10. Apr 8, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Margaret Thatcher death: Tributes, criticism from around the world

    In Britain and around the world, supporters of the late Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher celebrated her legacy Monday. Even some of her sharpest critics said she defined an era in British public life -- if not always for the right reasons. Among those...

    Tags: Tony Blair, Africa, Benjamin Netanyahu, Labour Party (UK), Human Interest

    11. Apr 2, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. North Korea vows to expand nuclear arsenal, signaling end of talks

    SEOUL — Escalating the stakes of a standoff with Washington and its allies, North Korea is signaling that it will abandon two decades of negotiations to constrain its nuclear program and will close the door on any deal over its atomic weapons and production facilities.
    SEOUL — Escalating the stakes of a standoff with Washington and its allies, North Korea is signaling that it will abandon two decades of negotiations to constrain its nuclear program and will close the door on any deal over its atomic weapons and...

    Tags: International Military Interventions, U.S. Department of State, South Korea, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Pyongyang (North Korea)

    12. Apr 1, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Timbuktu attacks are sign of continued challenge in Mali, experts say

    New attacks on the storied city of Timbuktu are a sign of the continued uneasiness in the African nation of Mali, months after French and Malian forces pushed back militants trying to extend their reach southward.
    New attacks on the storied city of Timbuktu are a sign of the continued uneasiness in the African nation of Mali, months after French and Malian forces pushed back militants trying to extend their reach southward. An Al Qaeda affiliate claimed...

    Tags: Suicide, Human Rights Watch, Bombings, Religious Conflicts, Unrest, Conflicts and War

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