Syria crisis: Obama asks Congress to back military action

Name: Syria crisis: Obama asks Congress to back military action
Uploaded: 2013-09-01T06:43:47.000Z
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Description: US President Barack Obama formally asks Congress to authorise military action against Syria over alleged chemical weapons attacks.

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US President Barack Obama has formally asked Congress to authorise military action against Syria over alleged chemical weapons attacks.

He said any operation would be limited, ruling out a ground invasion. Congress is to reconvene on 9 September.

Simon Clemison reports.

Middle East

1 September 2013