UN calls for probe of attack in Syria
Secretary General Ban Ki moon urged Syria to permit a United Nations team in Damascus to swiftly investigate an alleged chemical weapons attack outside the capital that reportedly killed at least 100 people. Disarmament chief Angela Kane will press for a formal UN inquiry as the Security Council backed initial calls for a thorough, impartial probe.
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Mubarak Released as Egypt Drifts Toward Military Rule
Mubarak, freed after a court order, was moved by helicopter to Maadi Military Hospital amid tense scenes with soldiers and cheering supporters. The transfer follows the army ousting Mohammed Morsi and signals continued military influence in Egypt's political crisis.
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U S press to react to violence in the Middle East
The United States weighs delaying a second Apache helicopter sale to Egypt amid divisions over reducing military aid and risk of drawing Washington into Syria. Officials say shipments planned for next month may be postponed as the administration considers a tougher stance while seeking to protect the Egypt-Israel peace accord.
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