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Syria: Russia Lures Kerry into Diplomatic Trap over Chemical Weapon Handover Proposal
Damascus welcomes Moscow proposal to destroy chemical stockpiles to avoid US strike.
EU Calls for Action on Assad's 'War Crime', But Not Yet
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton urges Washington to await UN inspectors' report.
Asian Markets Weekly Review: India's Sensex Outshines Regional Indices
Markets to track US Congress vote on military action in Syria, on 9 September.
Obama Admits He Faces 'Heavy Lift' over Congress Vote on Syria
President returns to US with little to show from G20 meeting in St Petersburg.
US Crude Oil Futures Rally on Syria Attack Fears
Crude oil futures make highest gain in two years on threatened Syria attack by US.
Gold Prices Jump on Hopes of Extended US Monetary Stimulus
Gold remains on upswing amid continuing economic uncertainty.
Syria: Why Cameron Should Kill Off UK-US 'Special Relationship' [VIDEO]
The notion of a special bond between Britain and America is an anachronism which will jeopardise British lives in Syria, says Gareth Platt.
Obama on Syria: I Was Elected to End Wars not Start Them [VIDEO]
US president Barack Obama will address America on Syria Tuesday
Putin: Chemical Weapons 'a Provocation' by Syrian Rebels [VIDEO]
Russian president says he met US president Obama but they 'stick with their guns'.
Syria: G20 Leaders Sharply Divided on Military Strike
US and France push for action against Assad regime while Russia insists on credible evidence on chemical weapons use.
G20 Summit: Russian Giant Gazprom to Sign 'Megadeal' with China [VIDEO]
Deal will see Russian company divert supply away from EU in favour of its eastern ally.
European Markets Rise Ahead of G20 Summit in Russia
World leaders meet in St. Petersburg to discuss Syria and the global economy.
Chelsea Manning Seeks Obama Pardon over 35-Year Sentence
US soldier formally known as Bradley Manning seeks presidential pardon following WikiLeaks whistleblowing conviction.
Obama on Syria: 'I Didn't Set the Red Line on Chemical Weapons, the World Did' [VIDEO]
US president in Sweden says it's not his credibility on the line over Ghouta response but that of entire international community.
European Markets Pulled Down By Syria War Fears
Debates over Syria to top the agenda at this week's G20 summit in Russia.
Asian Markets Mixed on Profit-Taking and Syria Worries
President Barack Obama gains support of key US senators for military action against Syria.
Syria: Russia May Bolster Military Supplies to Assad if US Strikes
US military chief Martin Dempsey says Russia could come to Assad's aid if attacked.
Syria Crisis: US Throws out 'Unreliable' British Military Chiefs from Tampa Talks
Fears for 'special relationship' after British officers left out of US meetings on Syria following House of Commons vote against British military involvement.
Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah Holds Talks With Iranian Officials on Syria
Beirut-based insurgent leader's talks come as US plans military strike against Assad.
Syria: Assad Warns US Strike Will Spark Middle East Conflict
Demanding credible evidence on alleged use of chemical weapons by his forces, Syrian president warns of regional war.
Syria Hacks US Marine Website 'Impersonating' Military Personnel
US Marine sends message to President Obama on Syria Gas Attack response.
Israelis and Syrians Unite - to Call Barack Obama a Coward [VIDEO]
US president criticised by allies and enemies alike for his U-turn on military strikes in Syria in reprisal for Ghouta gas attack.
Syrian Electronic Army Cyber Attacks Continue With US Marines Hack
The pro-Assad Syrian Electronic Army has continued its series of cyber-attacks this time targeting the US Marines website.
Syria: Victims' Hair and Blood Show Traces of Sarin Gas, Says Kerry
First samples of victims of attack in east Damascus test positive for Sarin 'signatures', say federal agents.
Syria: Assad Regime Brands Obama Air Strike Delay 'the Start of Historic Retreat'
US president's hesitation arose from 'sense of implicit defeat and disappearance of allies': Al-Thawra
Asian Markets Weekly Review: Kospi Outshines Regional Indices
Stock and commodity markets volatile over possible US strike on Syria.
David Cameron Accuses Ed Miliband of 'Siding with Russia' over Syria
Prime minister says Labour leader 'let down America' by not backing military intervention.
David Cameron 'Did Not Want to Act Like Tony Blair' over Syria
Prime minister responds to shock defeat in parliament over British military action in Syria.
Syria Strike Could Happen within Week, Says Francois Hollande
France to go ahead with military action despite Cameron's defeat in the Commons.
Syria: 'Napalm-Like' Bomb Dropped on Aleppo Playground Kills Many Children [VIDEO]
Scores of children die in Aleppo after jet fighter drops incendiary device on school.