Syrian Crisis: Keeping Up With Key Developments -- CNN
(CNN) -- Facing weak support for U.S. military action, President Barack Obama said that a plan suggested by Russia to have Syria hand over its chemical arsenal to international control could avert American strikes "if it's real."
Syria's prime minister said Damascus supports the Russian initiative. Will Moscow's proposal delay an Obama strike? How can Obama sway Americans to support military action, and how might the recent diplomatic developments affect his approach? Obama's remarks in his televised address to the nation at 9 p.m. Tuesday will be crucial.
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MIDDLE EAST
Divisions emerge over UN statement on Syria.
Syrian opposition against new Kerry-Lavrov plan to avoid strike.
Gulf Arabs say Russian plan will not stop Syrian bloodshed.
Syria vows to give up chemical weapons, no deal yet at U.N.. Syria pledges to sign chemical weapons treaty and reveal scale of stockpile.
Syria accepts Russian chemical weapons proposal - Interfax.
Syria crisis: Obama welcomes Russia's chemical weapons proposal.
Report: Saudis sent death-row inmates to fight Syria.
Syria conflict: France to float tough UN resolution.
Israel skeptical on Syria giving up chemical arms.
Bombs target Iraqi Shi'ites and Sunnis, at least 20 dead.
Iran's Rouhani says time for resolving nuclear dispute limited.
Scores perish in Iran bus collision.
Police fire teargas to disperse protests in Turkish cities.
Yemen on alert over fear of suicide attacks.
Jordanian MP opens fire in parliament.
ASIA
Cinema chain owner is China's richest person: Forbes.
Insight: Japan ponders Fukushima options, but Tepco too big to fail.
U.S. warns of North Korean chemical weapons threat.
Fighting rages amid Philippine hostage crisis. More clashes in southern Philippines' Zamboanga city.
Pakistan takes step toward talks with the Taliban.
Japan considers stationing workers on disputed islands. China warns Japan against stationing workers on disputed isles.
Police say north India sectarian violence easing.
Delhi gang-rape verdict: four convicted, sentence tomorrow; girl's father says 'hang them'.
China's industrial output growth adds to recovery hopes.
China issues new internet rules that include jail time.
Asia-Pacific study points to rape epidemic.
AFRICA
Egyptian army kills 9 suspects in Sinai offensive
Mali's new government to review mining contracts: minister.
Central African leader sacks army chief after 100 killed in clashes. New CAR fighting reported as security continues to deteriorate.
Amnesty decries 'extreme political violence' in Egypt.
Libya thwarts arrests in Benghazi attack.
Tunisia arrests suspected Ansar al-Sharia militants.
Guinea opposition threatens election boycott over voter lists.
Kenya's deputy president pleads not guilty before international court.
EUROPE
Thousands rally against French pension reforms.
Nordic anger over immigration fuels populist vote.
I'll never negotiate on Gibraltar, Cameron vows in tribute to the Rock's 'enormous dignity' in face of Spanish aggression.
Russia, unhappy with Moldova's EU drive, bans its wine and spirits.
Euro zone sentiment turns positive for first time in over two years.
Report: Russia transferred S-300 missiles into Syria.
Russia to invest $1 billion in rare earths to cut dependence on China.
Greens dream of power fading as German election nears.
EU financial transaction tax illegal, say lawyers.
Italian senators debate Berlusconi expulsion.
Six of world's top 20 universities are in UK.
AMERICAS
U.S. to work through U.N. on Syria arms proposal.
Obama engages in unprecedented media blitz to make case for Syria strike.
Obama’s push for Syria action runs into growing opposition.
Obama: "I understand" American people aren't with me on Syria strike.
US income inequality at record high.
US could default on its debt obligations by mid-October, thinktank warns.
Quebec mulls religious headwear ban for public workers.
Brazil to U.S.: Help us move past NSA controversy.
Colombia's Santos vows to thwart Nicaragua's 'expansionist plans'.
Political sparks fly after Venezuela blackout.
In Mexico, self defense groups battle a cartel.
Chile opposition leader Bachelet calls for Pinochet probe.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Video shows leader of Algeria, Niger attacks.
Intel clashes with Obama’s election-year al Qaeda claims.
Al Qaeda may rise from ashes of Syria: report.
Terror threat far different from 2001 (commentary).
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Google fails in effort to prevent Street View privacy lawsuit.
Apple's bid to outflank Android: Tech giant unveils new $99 plastic iPhone AND 'gold-standard' $399 handset with fingerprint scanner.
Apple shares up ahead of new iPhone launch.
Verizon and regulators clash on internet rules.
OECD says wealthy nations gaining economic momentum.
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