Panetta Criticizes Obama Over Failure in Syria
In new book, former defense chief criticizes Obama's backtracking on action in Syria over its use of chemical weapons.
In new book, former defense chief criticizes Obama's backtracking on action in Syria over its use of chemical weapons.
Syrian president says he will comply with Russian-brokered deal over chemical weapons, but warns "rebels" could attack inspectors.
Russian Foreign Minister makes the suggestion on Russian TV, as mortar round strikes Damascus embassy.
Syria hands over complete data on its chemical arsenal, meeting a Saturday deadline to avert military strikes
Assad was to produce a list of chemical sites by Saturday but US says it's not "a hard and fast deadline."
The deal over Syria's chemical weapons proves that a credible threat of force can bring diplomatic solutions, says Defense Minister.
"The military option must remain" despite Syria's agreement to eradicate its chemical weapons, says French President.
Syria's information minister says his country "does not waste time" and is already implementing the Russia-U.S. deal.
"The threat of force remains," Kerry warns Syria in a news conference with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.
Despite Syria deal, “the threat... against Israel, that a nuclear Iran poses, is much closer to our core interests.”
Prime Minister says “not words, but deeds and results” are what matters, regarding Syria and Iran.
The plan to remove Syria's chemical weapons is a "victory" that averts a war, says Minister Ali Haidar.
US Secretary of State lands at Ben Gurion Airport; talks with PM revolve around Syria and ongoing Israel-PA negotiations.
"We cannot accept any part" of the initiative to disarm Syria of its chemical weapons, says Free Syrian Army head.
"Assad will deceive the world," say Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham of the U.S.-Russia agreement on Syria's chemical weapons.
Syria's chemical weapons must be destroyed or removed by mid-2014. Obama: force still an option.
A U.S. threat to attack Syria for gassing its own people remains an option, stresses Secretary of State John Kerry.
Syria's UN ambassador his country has joined the anti-chemical weapons treaty. State Dept.: Military option still on the table.
Foreign Ministry spokesman voices doubt over Russian-led initiative to force Syrian regime to hand over chemical weapons.
Former Israeli ambassador to US the: Iran-Syria-Russia victory signals an end to U.S. deterrence in the Middle East.
Russian President appeals to Americans, warns that U.S. intervention is becoming “ineffective and pointless.”
Kurdish Syrian MP tells Hezbollah TV: If U.S. attacks us, we'll respond by targeting Israel and the American bases in the Gulf.
Senate could vote on Syria strike as soon as next week if efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis fail.
UN Security Council envoys from Britain, China, France, Russia and the U.S. talk about Syria, but no agreement reached.
Envoys from Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States will meet Wednesday night to discuss the situation in Syria.
Despite regional doubts over US resolve, Israeli President Shimon Peres voices confidence over Obama administration's Syria policy.
"Our ideals and principles, as well as our national security, are at stake in Syria," president tells nation.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister: In the event of a U.S. attack on Syria, some groups may retaliate by striking the Jewish state.
In speech to the nation, Obama makes the case for a strike on Syria but says he'll give Russian proposal a chance.
Security Council meeting on Syria postponed, as Obama decides to send Kerry to discuss Russia's proposal on Syria's chemical weapons.
Obama asks to delay votes on authorizing military strikes against Syria in order to give Russian proposal a chance.
Kerry: America supports Russian proposal, ‘but we’re not waiting for long.’
Russian, Syrian interests diametrically opposed to the West's, diplomats note; urge caution on Russian offer to supervise chemical weapons.
Former Foreign Minister says details of Russia's offer on supervision of chemical weapons in Syria are unclear.
Possible U.S. strike on Syria would affect "the entire world," says Hezbollah deputy leader.
Radical Egyptian cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi says he supports strike in Syria because “the Muslims cannot do it.”
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid delays a procedural vote on a military strike in Syria, which was scheduled for Wednesday.
Obama in media blitz: Russia's proposal regarding Syria is a positive development, but I'm skeptical Syria would comply.
A proposal to have Assad hand over his chemical weapons arsenal is acceptable under certain conditions, says French FM Fabius.
Russian FM urges Assad regime to surrender its chemical weapon stockpile to avoid western military strikes.