Russia will send two ships to the east Mediterranean to strengthen its naval presence because of the “well-known situation” there, Interfax news agency said on Thursday referring to the Syria crisis. The agency quoted a source in the armed forces’ general staff as saying an...

French President Francois Hollande said “everything must be done to seek a political solution” to end the Syrian crisis after meeting with the Syrian opposition chief, Ahmed al-Jarba, who earlier championed military action against regime of President Bashar al-Assad, in Paris on Thursday....

Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013: [Time in GMT]  5-6 p.m. White House: Obama to authorize military attack on Syria even without Congressional approval   4-5 p.m. Canada won't join in military strike on Syria: PM Five permanent UNSC members to meet on Syria again at...

Royal Navy vessels are being readied to take part in a possible series of cruise missile strikes, alongside the United States, as military commanders finalise a list of potential targets. Government sources said talks between the Prime Minister and international leaders, including Barack...