Syria

Syria: The United States and Britain, with the political backing of Canada and other allies, appear on the verge of launching military action in Syria for the first time since the start of that country's civil war. Related Items Articles Syrian opposition calls for weapons from Canada; Harper says no military mission PM Harper: No Canadian military mission planned for Syria at present Britain's Cameron loses Syria war vote; America's ally will sit out any potential attack French military preparing for 'thought-out and proportionate' Syria operation Assad vows to defend Syria against possible Western strikes; UN chemical probe nears end AP sources: In spite of Obama's assertion, intelligence on weapons use in Syria no sure thing , according to Winnipeg Free Press. As talk of military intervention escalated this week, concern also grew among Syrian Canadians about how international strikes against Syria will impact civilians, says a spokesman for the Syrian Association of Ottawa. OTTAWA - A group representing Syrian Canadians says Syrians living in this country are divided over the prospect of military intervention in Syria following a deadly chemical attack. Most recent arrivals to Canada from Syria have relatives and friends still living in their homeland, where continuing battles have killed more than 100,000 people, devastated towns and sent tens of thousands fleeing into refugee camps. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.