In counter-bid to Russian proposal that Syria hand over chemical weapons arsenal, western powers will send their own resolution to the UN; Fabius says Russia not interested in binding Syria resolution from the UN.
Russia proposes Syria put chemical arms under int'l control to avoid US strike; Damascus ''welcomes'' proposal, but stops short of saying Assad accepts it; State Department: ''We can't have this be another stalling tactic.''
European Union Foreign Ministers said on Saturday there is a need for a ‘’clear and strong’’ response to Syria’s use of chemical weapons but they underscored at the same time the need to address the Syrian crisis through the United Nations before any military intervention can be considered.
Speaking following Assad's warnings of ''repercussions'' if America strikes Syria, Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairman says such threats can not go without response.
US Secretary of State John Kerry has called on the EU to postpone a ban on EU financial support for Israeli entities in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights in order to avoid any moves that could complicate current peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians.
Twitter messages that appeared to have been issued by newly-elected Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, wishing Jews a good Rosh Hashanah, have been met with mixed reactions by the international community.
Resolution that sets a 60 day limit on engagement and bars the use of US troops on the ground passed by a vote of 10-7; result clears way for vote on resolution in the full Senate likely next week.
