Needs soar as number of Syrian refugees tops 3 million
Almost half of all Syrians have been forced to leave home and flee for their lives. One in every eight has fled across the border; a million more than a year ago.
U.S. President Obama departs the White House Press Briefing Room after addressing reporters in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama departs the White House Press Briefing Room after addressing reporters in Washington, August 28, 2014. REUTERS/Larry Downing (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY CIVIL UNREST TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
U.N. says 43 Golan peacekeepers seized by Syria militants, 81 trapped
The peacekeepers are from the Philippines and Fiji, U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters
U.N. says 43 Golan peacekeepers seized by militants, 81 trapped
SYRIA-CRISIS/PEACEKEEPERS-UN (UPDATE 3):UPDATE 3-U.N. says 43 Golan peacekeepers seized by militants, 81 trapped
Obama says does not yet have military strategy for Islamic State
Anger over beheading of American journalist has led Obama to consider military strikes against IS targets in Syria
Obama says does not yet have broad strategy for Islamic State
SYRIA-CRISIS/OBAMA-STRATEGY (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-Obama says does not yet have broad strategy for Islamic State
U.S. seeks coalition against Islamic State, but military partners no sure bet
Syrian President Assad has warned that strikes conducted without its permission will be considered an act of aggression
Foley, other hostages held by Islamic State were waterboarded -report
IRAQ-SECURITY/FOLEY-WATERBOARDING:Foley, other hostages held by Islamic State were waterboarded -report
U.S. President Obama answers questions ahead of national security council meeting at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama answers questions in the White House Press Briefing Room ahead of a meeting with his national security council in Washington, August 28, 2014. REUTERS/Larry Downing (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY CIVIL UNREST)