Spokesman, James Lewis, joined CCTV to discuss the evidence of chemical weapons usage in Syria

Former U.S. Ambassador Cautions Against Attack on Syria JACKI LYDEN, HOST: As we said earlier, 11 G-20 member nations signed a resolution yesterday supporting a strong international response to the use of chemical weapons. Nine, including Russia, China and Germany, did not sign. They’re calling instead for a diplomatic response. Today, European Union foreign ministers […]

US prepares for action against Syria August 29, 2013

North Korea looks ready to talk about detained US citizen By Steven Borowiec August 30, 2013 US Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Robert King was slated to arrive today in Pyongyang to seek the release of a US citizen sentenced to 15 years hard labor in North Korea, a move that could open […]

The immoral, silent killer: Why chemical warfare instills in people a fear that conventional attacks do not By Tom Blackwell August 30, 2013 In little more than two years, the Syrian civil war has distinguished itself as a particularly vicious conflict. The United Nations estimates conservatively that more than 100,000 people have died, including thousands […]