US to act alone against Syria over chemical attack
The Obama administration said it would take action against the Syrian government without UN backing after an alleged poison gas attack near Damascus. Officials cited diplomacy paralysis and emphasized the need for a response despite Russia and China opposing UN authorization. The White House seeks intelligence linking Assad to the attack, while Britain pushes a UN draft resolution for force.
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Sergey Lavrov
Bells ring nationwide to honor MLK I Have a Dream speech
Bells rang across 300 locations in nearly every state to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 speech. At Washington National Cathedral the carillon played Lift Every Voice and Sing as about 24 people gathered outside, while celebrations stretched from Georgia to Alaska with bells tolling at 3 p.m. EDT or local times.
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National fast food strikes set to sweep U S
Nationwide walkouts by fast-food workers in dozens of cities target chains like McDonald's Taco Bell and Wendy's to win a $15 hourly wage. Organizers say thousands will join, compared with a 2,200 one-day action last summer as calls rise for higher pay amid White House and Congressional pressure.
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