The third USS Minnesota joins Navy fleet Saturday This will be the third Navy vessel to be named after our state. The first Minnesota was a sailing steam frigate that saw action during the Civil War. The second one was a battleship which was retired shortly after World War I.September 6, 2013
BBC: Rewriting the revolution Shaimaa Khalil looks at the Arab Spring through the eyes of prominent writers from Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Yemen and Syria.The Daily Circuit, September 5, 2013
How Minnesota's members of Congress plan to vote on Syria Two members of Minnesota's congressional delegation plan to vote to authorize an attack on Syria, three plan to vote against and five are undecided. This is a vote that does not fall along on party lines.September 5, 2013
How Syria's neighbors view possible military strike Syria's neighbors have all felt the impact of the country's war, and they will be keeping a close eye on any U.S. military action against Syria for its alleged use of chemical weapons.September 5, 2013
Answers to Syria question no clearer How would the U.S. punish Syria for a ghastly chemical weapons attack without getting drawn into another war?September 4, 2013
Mexican president calls NSA spying illegal Mexico's president is demanding that the United States investigate allegations that the U.S. monitored President Pena Nieto's communications before he was elected.September 4, 2013
Syria resolution sets deadline, bars ground forces A Senate resolution today rules out the use of U.S. combat troops against Syria for a suspected chemical weapons attack., and set a deadline for any action.September 3, 2013
Syria resolution will hit mark, Obama predicts The White House is working with congressional leaders to shape a resolution that authorizes the type of military action that would send a "clear message" to President Bashar Assad and cripple the Syrian leader's "capability to use chemical weapons not just now but in the future," President Obama said Tuesday.September 3, 2013
Citing sarin use, US seeks to bolster Syria case Senior U.S. officials sought to present their case to divided lawmakers in a classified briefing as the countdown began to the biggest foreign policy vote since Congress authorized President George W. Bush to invade Iraq.September 1, 2013
A look at Syria developments around the world President Barack Obama said he has decided that the United States should take military action against Syria but will seek congressional authorization for the use of force. Here's a look at key Syria developments around the world Sunday amid heightened tensions over potential military action.September 1, 2013
Lawmakers begin to grapple with Syria question The debate over what action, if any, Congress might approve is in its infancy. But the first contours began emerging within hours of Obama's announcement that he would seek approval of Congress before striking Syria.August 31, 2013
Syria: Conflict, an alleged chemical attack, and fallout President Obama has decided the U.S. should take military action against Syria, but will seek authorization from Congress for the use of force. It is uncertain when Congress will debate and vote on the authorization. Lawmakers are scheduled to return to Washington on Sept. 9.August 31, 2013