Daily International News August 30, 2013 From VOAnews.com |
 US Ramps Up Case for Military Response to Syria Obama faces tough fight to build support for what is expected to be limited military attack against Syrian government More  Despite Veto, UK's Cameron Wants 'Robust Response' on Syria Cameron had sought authorization for military strike to 'deter and prevent' Syrian authorities from using poison gas More  Russia Seethes on Sidelines as West Prepares Syria Actions Russia - Assad’s strongest ally since Syria's civil war started - is sending two warships into Eastern Mediterranean near Syria's shores More  How Would US Attack on Syria Affect Washington's Asia Pivot? Analyst says Asia looks to United States, not just for economic influence but ultimately for security insurance More  US, Philippines Reinforce Defense Ties In Manila, US defense secretary reiterates that Washington does not seek permanent bases in the Philippines More  China to Launch Corruption Probe Into Former Senior Politician Hong Kong newspaper says authorities have decided to investigate Zhou Yongkang, a retired member of elite Politburo Standing Committee More  Amnesty: Sexual Violence Endemic in Somalia Human rights group says women fear reporting attacks More  M23 Rebels Withdrawing from Positions in E. Congo Rebel chief says fighters pulling back from positions near Goma, to allow for investigation into deadly shelling across border into Rwanda More  Nearly 5,000 Firefighters Battling California Wildfire US Forest Service said firefighters expect to fully contain the Rim Fire by September 20 More  Antarctica Shows Unprecedented Ecological Change Researchers discover increased vegetation growth rates on northwest coast of Alexander Island on the Antarctic Peninsula More |
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