Obama Decries UN 'Paralysis' Over Syria -- Al Jazeera
US president makes case for strikes against regime targets, as Putin says Russia "will help" Assad if action launched.
US President Barack Obama has reiterated his case for "limited" military strikes to be launched against the Syrian regime after its alleged use of chemical weapons against civilians, even as Russian President Vladimir Putin has said his country "will help" Syria in the event of an attack.
The two leaders spoke on the sidelines of the G20 summit in St Petersburg, where the issue of whether or not to launch military strikes against President Bashar al-Assad's regime has overshadowed the meeting's primarily economic agenda.
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MIDDLE EAST
Obama rejects G20 pressure to abandon Syria air strike plan.
UN chief: Syria strikes could worsen civil war.
Christians in delicate position after rebels briefly capture Syrian town.
U.S. envoy to U.N. says Syria's Assad barely dented chemical weapons stockpile.
UN draws up emergency plan for Syria strike.
Kuwait emir to visit White House September 13 to discuss Middle East.
Israel backs limited strike against Syria.
Arab Christians come out strongly against US strike in Syria.
US orders embassy staff out of Lebanon, warns travelers. America pulls diplomatic staff out of Lebanon and Turkey amid security fears over Syria.
Israeli police clash with Palestinians.
U.S. extends Iran sanctions waivers to Japan.
Iran's FM confirms he sent Rosh Hashana tweet.
Iran's foreign ministry to lead nuclear talks with world powers.
ASIA
Australia's ruling party on edge as voters head to polls Saturday.
Wanted in U.S. and India, Islamist leads mass rally in Pakistan.
Leaders of China, Japan hold 'brief talk' at G20.
China says Syria crisis can't be resolved with military strike.
Abe to Xi: Let's improve China-Japan relations.
Australia: Election expert Malcolm Mackerras predicts Kevin Rudd to be booted, Coalition to romp home.
S. Korea lawmaker arrested in alleged rebellion plot.
Nanga Parbat: 'Taliban mastermind' held over climber murders.
Inner Mongolia detains dozens in Communist party internet crackdown.
As protest looms, Cambodia's strongman Hun Sen faces restive, tech-savvy youth.
Thai government reaches possible breakthrough in rubber crisis.
AFRICA
Nigeria military says killed 50 Boko Haram fighters.
Clashes flare at pro-Mursi marches across Egypt, two dead.
Islamist takeover of town in Egypt leaves Christians in fear.
'No decision' in Egypt on dissolving Muslim Brotherhood. Egypt moves to dissolve Brotherhood NGO: reports.
Suspend aid to Egypt, national security team tells Obama.
Malawi to feed poor with cash from selling President's jet.
S. Sudan makes billion in Oil, passes quarter to Sudan.
Great Lakes leaders say DRC peace talks to resume.
Maritime piracy, smuggling identified as major organized crime threats in eastern Africa.
Morocco's African immigrants fear rising racism tide.
Striking S.African gold miners returning to work.
EUROPE
Putin says Belarus potash dispute needs to be resolved.
Putin ally set to defeat top critic Navalny for Moscow mayor.
Russia cancels Syria lobbying mission to D.C.; More Russian war ships reportedly head for Mediterranean.
As Syria implodes, Europe braces for a spiraling refugee crisis.
Russia doesn't have 'anything to add' to US debate on Syria: US official.
Cyprus parliament approves bailout condition.
Belarusian court leaves Russian potash firm's CEO under arrest.
Dutch state liable for three Srebrenica deaths - court.
Mafia hurt by asset seizures but still too strong to beat.
Lung diseases cause one in 10 deaths across Europe.
AMERICAS
Obama sets Tuesday speech; big challenges on Syria.
Reid introduces Syria resolution in Senate.
Obama may have to wait two weeks for Congress vote on Syria.
Political sparks fly after Venezuela blackout.
US to work with Brazil, Mexico to allay spying concerns.
Brazil's Rousseff: Obama took responsibility for NSA spying.
Brazil halts plans for President's state visit to US.
'Dirty War' judge Romano extradited to Argentina.
Canada's Ontario police make huge meth bust.
Canadian job creation triples forecasts in August.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Algeria puts ex-Gitmo prisoners on parole.
Deadly drone strike hits Pakistan.
Egypt helicopters hit Sinai militants as Islamist jailed.
Yemen al Qaida group appears to think globally, act locally.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street flat after jobs data; Syria worries spur caution.
Turnover at US Federal Reserve adds uncertainty to interest rate and QE3 promises.
G20 to say economy recovering, crisis not yet overcome.
Brics economies plan $100bn reserves fund.
World leaders push big companies to pay more taxes.