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The violence has already affected neighbouring states and strengthened the hand of jihadists

http://is.gd/KfdcpD



US, UK should show Syria chemical weapons intel to Russia: ex-British navy chief

As the western powers call for a military strike, Baron Alan West of Spithead, a former First Sea Lord and senior security adviser to the British government, warned that the conflict could spiral out of control and play into the hands of al-Qaeda-linked rebel groups operating in Syria.

http://is.gd/V1kWKf



Obama hits pause on U.S. action in face of crippling cyber strikes from Syria, Iran

Syria and its ally Iran have been building cyberattack capabilities for years and soon might have a chance to use their skills in a hot war for the first time.

http://is.gd/9lnKGd


From Information Clearing House

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Iraq Redux? Obama says 'Trust Us' as UN Retreats from Syria
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2013/08/29

US Prepares For Syria Intervention Without UN Approval
http://www.commondreams.org/video/2013/08/29-0

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As Strikes on Syria Loom, Is US Ignoring a Diplomatic Track That Could Prevent More Violence?

Amy Goodman and Nermeen Shaikh, Democracy Now!: Phyllis Bennis speaks with Democracy Now! about why military action in Syria is not the solution.

http://www.truth-out.org/video/item/18489-as-strikes-on-syria-loom-is-us-ignoring-a-diplomatic-track-that-could-prevent-more-violence

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Syria: Locals claim Saudis supplied rebels behind chemical attack
Mint Press News

08/29/13

Rebels and local residents in Ghouta accuse Saudi Prince Bandar bin Sultan of providing chemical weapons to an al-Qaida linked rebel group...

http://tinyurl.com/nbrykrr


Informant: Thomas L. Knapp

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22 Reasons Why Starting World War 3 In The Middle East Is A Really Bad Idea
http://www.lewrockwell.com/2013/08/michael-snyder/22-reasons-why-starting-ww3-in-syria/

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WILPF Statement on Syria, chemical weapons, and avoiding military intervention
http://www.wilpfinternational.org/syria-chemical-weapons-and-avoiding-military-intervention/

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Syria, financial scams and the destruction of your standard of living http://www.realecontv.com/videos/us/syria-financial-scamsand-the-destruction-of-your-standard-of-living.html



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