Administration lays out Syria plan to Congress
The Obama administration briefed Congress on Syria’s chemical weapons plan after Geneva talks with Russia. Kerry and Sherman outlined steps toward inventory within a week and full eradication by mid 2014, while Moscow pressed for no U N resolution backing military action if diplomacy fails.
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Russia rejects military action in Syria chemical deal
Russia vetoes force in a UN Syria resolution while backing a plan to inventory and remove all chemical weapons. Moscow warns the deal could change if Damascus violates terms, as Syria faces global pressure after a nerve gas attack near Damascus last month.
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