Obama Asserts Right To Strike Syria Without Congress -- Wall Street Journal
President: U.S. 'Will Be Stronger' if Congress Signs On to Syria Action
President Barack Obama said he retains the right to order strikes against Syria even if Congress doesn't authorize them, but he is seeking approval from U.S. lawmakers because he thinks it will strengthen America's response.
"We will be stronger as a country in our response if the president and Congress does it together," Mr. Obama said at a news conference on Wednesday in Stockholm.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria's neighbors seek more help for the 1.8 million refugees who have fled the violence.
Syria's complex war produces splintering loyalties.
Sixteen Shia family members killed in Iraq.
Baghdad car bombs leave dozens dead.
Temple Mount: Arabs pelt Jewish visitors with stones.
Turkey threatens to ban Australian politicians from Gallipoli.
ASIA
Afghanistan security forces' readiness for Nato withdrawal still a hard sell.
Manila accuses China of building on disputed reef.
Ex-militants allege broken promises in Indian-Kashmir.
Terror turns into civil war in Thailand.
Japan N-plant radiation levels hit new high.
Troubled India gets new central bank chief.
Australia's heaviest drinkers are drinking more, study finds.
AFRICA
Mali's new President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita sworn in. Mali's new president promises to bring peace, fight graft.
Egypt interim president defends military coup.
Sudan's Bashir tells Salva Kiir oil flows will continue.
Nigeria violence continues despite claimed killing of Boko Haram leader.
UN chief: Somalia could still fail.
As Africa welcomes more Chinese factories, a new wariness sets in.
EUROPE
10 interesting things Russia's Putin told the AP.
Putin says could turn against Assad - if case proved.
'We have our plans': Vladimir Putin warns US against Syria military action.
Syrians face 'Armageddon' without military action, says David Cameron.
France to debate if the country should take military action against Syria.
Berlusconi ups pressure as Senate decision on expulsion nears.
Russia warns Moldova over its pro-Europe push.
Russia’s global image more negative than positive – poll.
AMERICAS
Support builds in Congress for U.S. strike against Syria.
Two new polls: Heavy public opposition to U.S. strikes in Syria.
Venezuela hit by blackout, government blames 'sabotage'.
Brazil senate committee to probe US spying.
NSA leak might lead to cancellation of Brazil state visit.
Colombia's FARC talks at 'critical' stage, government negotiator says.
Suriname leader distances himself from jailed son.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Insight: West struggles to cope with online recruitment for Syria jihad.
Al-Qaeda engineers in Pak developing system to counter drones.
6 Al-Qaida suspects killed in 2 clashes in Yemen.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Savior or slayer? Either way, Nokia's Elop a contender for Microsoft chief.
U.S. trade deficit widens in July as imports rebound.
S&P sues US government over alleged 'retaliation' for AAA credit downgrade.
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