Obama considering solo Syria strike

Barack Obama is preparing for the possibility of unilateral American military action against Syria within days, hours after Britain opted out in a stunning Commons vote.

Obama considering solo Syria strike
Fri, 30 Aug, 2013 - 08:36

Demonstrators take part in a protest calling for no military action against Syria outside the White House in Washington, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013.

Barack Obama is preparing for the possibility of unilateral American military action against Syria within days, hours after Britain opted out in a stunning Commons vote.

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