Obama: Assad must be held to account
Obama warned the leadership of both parties in Congress and the bipartisan…
Sarin gas used in Damascus attack: Kerry
Hair and blood samples given to the United States from emergency workers…
Assad vows to defend Syria amid military buildup
The military build-up continued in the Mediterranean as Western powers appeared poised…
Kerry to meet Syrian rebel leaders at UN
Meeting comes as US plans to boost military aid to the rebels…
Assad gains sharpen focus on arming Syrian rebels
Hague and Kerry made a passionate plea for Europe, the US and…
Rebels boosted as Assad forces close in on Qusayr
Rebels said hundreds of fighters had broken through army lines to join…
Assad threatens Israel with renewed fighting
There was no immediate comment on Assad's remarks from Israel