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Russia seizes Kerry Syria slip

John Kerry has told Russia that his comments about Syria averting a US strike by surrendering chemical weapons were rhetorical and not supposed to be a proposal, however, Obama said the comments were 'potentially positive.'

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Russia weapon plan 'should boost Congress vote'

US Senator John McCain and Lindsey Graham said the possibility of Syrian President Assad giving up control of his chemical weapons should make members of Congress more willing to vote for the authorization for the use of military force. In a joint statement, the paid said:

Congress should proceed with its plans to consider and vote on the authorization for use of force that is now before the Senate, and today's development should make members of Congress more willing to vote yes.

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