Iran says US will suffer if Syria is attacked
Supreme Leader Khamenei says West is using allegations of chemical weapons as pretext for attacking Syria. Allegations that the Syrian regime used chemical weapons last month are a "pretext" by...
Syria strike set to overshadow G20 summit
World leaders meet in St Petersburg amid sharp differences over possible US military action against Damascus World leaders from G20 are meeting in St Petersburg, Russia, amid sharp differences over possible...
Military action in Syria would be ‘an abuse of power’, says Jesuit General
The Jesuit General has accused the United States and France of an "abuse of power", in considering military action in Syria and says the Jesuits fully support Pope Francis' call...
Russia warns of nuclear disaster if Syria is hit
A military strike on Syria could lead to a nuclear catastrophe if a missile were to hit a reactor containing radioactive uranium, a Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman warned. The remark...
Analysis: Surprise or not, U.S. strikes can still hurt Assad
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It would hardly be a surprise to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad or his military if American missiles start hitting Syria soon. With weeks to prepare for an...
This Couple Spent $1.56 on Their Wedding — Could You?
A couple from Scotland spent less on their wedding day than most people dole out for their morning coffee. Artist Georgina Porteous, 36, and 39-year-old singer-songwriter Sid Innes budgeted just...
War games: McCain caught playing poker on iPhone during Syria debate
John McCain owned up to his game playing on Twitter later. Given he has been calling for the Syrian rebels to be armed for more than 18 months, you would...
We have our plans’: Vladimir Putin warns US against Syria military action
Vladimir Putin said Russia may approve military operation in Syria if Damascus is proven to have carried out chemical weapons attacks and UN authorises it. Photograph: Ria Novosti/Reuters Vladimir Putin...
Farrakhan delivers stern warnings to Obama, the Muslim world and Israel
President Barack Obama meets with his National Security Staff to discuss the situation in Syria, in the Situation Room of the White House, Aug. 30. From left at the table:...
What you need to know about the new Pension Scheme
The new pension scheme is contributory, fully funded, privately third party custody of the funds and assets based on individual accounts. It ensures that everyone who has worked receives his...