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Use of force in Syria under deliberation in US

The Obama administration is deliberating whether to use military power in Syria, the top military officer in the US has told a Senate committee.

Use of force in Syria under deliberation in US

Thu, 18 Jul, 2013 - 18:27

The Obama administration is deliberating whether to use military power in Syria, the top military officer in the US has told a Senate committee.

Army General Martin Dempsey said that he has provided President Barack Obama with options for the use of force in Syria.

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