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14th September 2013 / Politics /

Politics: U.S.-Russia deal on Syria faces obstacles

U.S. and Russia reached a deal on removal of Syrian chemical weapons. Damascus has to provide information about its chemical weapons and facilities within a week. Further, it has to enable full-length access to the facilities. Initial on-sight inspections have to be completed by November. Finally, e...

13th September 2013 / Politics /

Politics: EP´s Plenary Session - overview

The European Parliament met in Strassbourg from 9 till 12 September for its first plenary session after summer holidays Many crucial issues including youth unemployment, financial markets regulation or situation in Syria and Egypt were brought to attention of the European representatives in the cour...

1st September 2013 / Politics /

Politics: Obama seeks Congressional support for Syrian intervention

President Obama decided to put off military strike on Syria and ask for approval from Congress. Last week he was ready to launch strike against the Syrian government in retaliation for a chemical weapons attack without the support of the United Nations, Congress, the public or Britain, which vote ...