White House Clarifies Policy On Syria
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he convinced President Trump to stay in Syria "long-term," but the White House says the administration's policy on Syria remains unchanged.
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Chemical Weapons Inspectors Haven't Reached Douma. Finger-Pointing Has Begun
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said a team of nine inspectors arrived in Damascus on Saturday but hasn't been allowed to go to the site of the alleged chemical attack.
Europe's New Online Privacy Rules Could Protect U.S. Users Too
When Europe begins enforcing sweeping new privacy rules next month, it will have a major impact on U.S. tech companies, both large and small. And it could affect American Internet users as well.
Why No World Power Really Wants To Topple Syria's Assad
The Syrian leader has few friends. Yet after seven years of devastating war in his country, he's in a position of relative strength and there's no realistic alternative to his continued rule.
Chemical Weapons Inspectors Still Awaiting Access To Site Of Alleged Chemical Attack
NPR'S Ari Shapiro speaks with British Ambassador Peter Wilson about the investigation by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons into the use of chemical weapons in Syria.
U.S. Pastor Goes On Trial In Turkey, Further Straining Relations
Andrew Brunson faces up to 35 years in prison on charges of aiding groups that Turkey blames for a failed coup in 2016. He is among thousands accused of having links to cleric Fethullah Gulen.
Weibo Bans Gay Content — And Quickly Reverses Itself After An Outcry
The massive social media company drew outrage for lumping gay-themed content in with violent and pornographic material.
U.S. Is Considering New Economic Sanctions On Russia
U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley told CBS that sanctions would target companies in Russia helping Syria in its chemical weapons production. Later, though, the White House said no decision has been made.
Iraqis Protest U.S.-Led Airstrikes Against Syria
Slogans were shouted and American and Israeli flags burned in protests in three major Iraqi cities following a call from a former leader of an anti-U.S. militia.
In Iraq, Protesters March Against Missile Strikes In Syria
Rallies opposing the U.S.-led bombing of Syria took place in Iraq over the weekend. The U.S., France and Britain conducted airstrikes after the Syrian regime used suspected chemical weapons..