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Trump plans to talk to allies before Syria strike decision

 President Donald Trump has put off a final decision on possible military strikes against Syria after tweeting earlier that they could happen "very soon or not so soon at all." The White House said Thursday he would consult further with allies. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis warned...

Trump yet to make decision on Syria action, says Mattis

U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis said Thursday President Donald Trump has yet to decide on whether he will pursue military action in Syria.  "We have not yet made any decision to launch military attacks into Syria," Mattis told lawmakers on the House Armed Services committee....

EU calls for accountability for war crimes in Syria

The European Union on Thursday called for accountability for all war crimes in Syria, especially the use of chemical weapons. In a press briefing, Maja Kocijancic, spokesperson for EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, said the EU condemns in strongest terms the use of chemical...