u.s. defense secretary in four years. and his final stop on a week-long visit to southeast asia. he talk e held talks on friday. he stressed america's commitment to negotiations on a new military agreement between the two countries which began earlier this month. >> this progress is welcomed and encouraging. i noted that our negotiating teams are working hard to finish the framework agreement in the near future. >> reporter: the agreement would fit well with the obama administration's policy of placing greater strategic importance on the asia-pacific region. the so-called comes as chinese influence is also spreading. tensions are rising in the south china sea where several countries including china, the philippines and vietnam have overlapping claims to sovereignty. the united states hopes to keep china in check by increasing its military relationship with the philippines. the allies are discussing proposed joint use of philippine military bases and the presence of u.s. military aircraft and ships in the southeast asian nation. but among the general public, voices of opposition a

u.s. defense department however has been tossed with providing obama with all of the details now this latest movement by the united states comes after a nother report of a deadly attack earlier this week that saw the use allegedly of chemical weaponry there has been lots of unverified footage making the rounds online we've seen photos of people foaming at the mouth people suffocating all of appointing to the possible use of saturn guess some of the photos online do show empty shells it does seem to point to the fact that this latest attack had this weaponry fired from rebel held areas but the point needs to be made that the footage is and verify it we have no confirmation of when this footage was taken who took could or indeed precisely where or took place but at the same time syrian state television is reporting that syrian soldiers often entering tunnels that worldview described rebel fighters in the sinai damascus emerged suffocating that ambulances had to be saint to the scene and at the same time they did find chemical agents inside those tunnels at the moment the united nations investi

u.s. defense secretary says american forces are ready to act. elsewhere, a reshuffle in brazil over a spiking tensions. this after the flit across the border on a person wanted for charges. we start with syria and francois hollande saying a decision will be taken in the coming days in response to the attack in the damascus suburbs. paris was increasing military support to those fighting president assad's army. >> the world is horrified following the confirmation of chemical weapons being used in syria. everything leads us to believe it was the regime that carried out this to spit able -- this despicable act. it must not go unanswered. france is ready to punish those who made the decision to gas these innocents. >> he joins me now. thank's for talking to. perhaps no greater price -- no surprise to what francois hollande had to say. >> yes, some strong words from the french president. he said everything led to france believe the attack in damascus ws carried out by this year in government. he called this an abject actin said the chemical attack mu

u.s. itself defense consultant says the u.s. only wants to ensure a friendly relationship with. the americans are ensuring that they have a friend in power they will always provide aid and that is why they're not canceling it all. makes it clear that supporting all the u.s. government to supporting the present status of the military being in power to say that they're concerned about what is really going on the toppling of morsi and his detention that's just a drug. trying to fool the citizens of egypt there they'll resume normal relations as soon as the civilian soldier will go back home you know or stop protesting but what the military and the united states government have had a very cozy relationship for for decades so that's that's not going to change. and up next inside the mountain with breaking news sad break. they say geo politics is a lot like a schoolyard and while obama snubbing a meeting with the president of russia to in theory punish him for the stone incident sounds kind of amateur that is the kind of stuff the girl you did when you're sixteen would do cancel a dat

u.s. itself defense consultant says the u.s. only wants to ensure a friendly relationship with current. the americans are ensuring that they have a friend in power they will always provide aid and this is why they're not canceling aid at all. makes it clear that he's supporting all the u.s. government supporting the present status of the military being in power to say that they're concerned about what is being going on the toppling of more. and his detention that's just. trying to fool the citizens of egypt they'll resume normal relations as soon as the civilians sort of go back home you know or stop protesting but the military and the united states government have had a very causal relationship for four decades so that's that's not going to change. the german government has become the first in the world to recognize big corn as a legal private currency transactions conducted in the virtual cash will be subject to sales tax in the country and bitcoin may now be exchanged for other currencies within the banking system of the reports from the capital of bitcoin. germany in particular is o

u.s. defense secretary robert gates attended the first one three years ago when he stressed the u.s. to asia policy. but the global security picture has changed dramatically in three years. a de facto military coup has plunged egypt into further turmoil and the civil war in syria drags on with bashar al assad sochd using chemical weap weapons. >>> countries in southeast asia are watching closely how the u.s. responds to these various security challenges. some asean members have disputes with china over the south china sea and view the u.s. focus on asia as critically important to counterbalance china's expanding power. >>> at least seven people have died in india and dozens more are feared trapped after two adjacent apartment buildings collapsed. the failures underline concerns about shoddy construction and lax regulations amid the rush to build new homes and offices. the first three-story apartment building collapsed in the early hours of wednesday morning in the city of vadodara. the next door building collapsed 20 minutes later. rescuers are hurrying to find people who may still b

u.s. defense secretary william cohen. and i asked just how bad the relationship is. >> it has gotten very cool in the last several years, but since putin came back into power to be for sure. there were some helpful provisions and incentives to get back together. i think it has reached below this point has been in some time. it is important united states and russia find a way to move forward. i think it was important president obama not attend the summit under the circumstances because he would look like he is going hat in hand to president putin at a time when he had granted asylum to snowden. it would have been difficult for the president given the problems in syria, with iran, afghanistan, to then go and meet with president clinton under those circumstances the president putin under those circumstances. >> if this is a personality problem, can improve? kennedyld ask president and khrushchev. there was obviously no chemistry between them. it is important. it is nice if you can have a good relationship and the chemistry w

u.s. defense secretary william cohen. and i asked just how bad the relationship is. >> it has gotten very cool in the last several years, but since putin came back into power to be for sure. there were some helpful provisions and incentives to get back together. i think it has reached below this point has been in some time. it is important united states and russia find a way to move forward. i think it was important president obama not attend the summit under the circumstances because he would look like he is going hat in hand to president putin at a time when he had granted asylum to snowden. it would have been difficult for the president given the problems in syria, with iran, afghanistan, to then go and meet with president clinton under those circumstances the president putin under those circumstances. >> if this is a personality problem, can improve? kennedyld ask president and khrushchev. there was obviously no chemistry between them. it is important. it is nice if you can have a good relationship and the chemistry w

u.s. itself defense consultant marine rove says the u.s. only wants to ensure a friendly relationship with current. ensuring that they have a friend in power they will always provide aid and that is why they're not canceling aid at all. is it clear that he's supporting or the u.s. government is supporting the present status of the military being in power to say that they're concerned about what is being going on the toppling of morsi and his detention that's just trying to fool the citizens of egypt they'll resume normal relations as soon as the civilians sort of go back home you know or stop protesting but the military and the united states government have had a very causal relationship for four decades so that's that's not going to change. to bring you up to date for the moment i'll be back with the news team and move free in just have a half an hour from now in the meantime i'll be martin will be breaking the senate that's next you know. you know people in moscow say they're like whoa websites and facebook groups about the childfree life

u.s. it's. defense consultant he says that the u.s. only wants to ensure a friendly relationship with. the americans are ensuring that they have a friend in power they will always provide aid and this is why they're not canceling aid at all. and makes it clear that he's supporting all the u.s. government supporting the present status of the military being in power to say that they're concerned about what is ringo. going on the toppling of morsi and his detention that's just trying to fool the citizens of egypt they'll resume normal relations as soon as the civilians sort of go back home you know or stop protesting but the military and the united states government have had a very causal relationship for four decades so that's that's not going to change. commit to twenty four minutes past the hour now here in the russian capital i'll be back with the news team in just a huff and from now as the news continues and we have more to come for you right now just off the break collegian gets his teeth into the double dutch intrigue of amsterdam's finances stay with us for that if you can. you k

u.s. defense secretary hagel played down speculation that the u.s. is preparing to go it alone in syria after the british parliament struck down a vote on military action. following the surprise defeat, the british prime minister david cameron ruled out any involvement. >> i strongly believe in the need for a tough response to the use of chemical weapons, but i also believe in respecting the will of this house of commons. it is very clear tonight that the -- while the house has not passed a motion, it is clear to me that the british parliament, reflecting the views of the british people, does not want to see british military action. i get that. >> hagel said the u.s. would continue to contusult with britn and other i'll lallies. officials told members of congress they had intercepted communications proving assad's regime carried out the chemical weapons attack. u.s. is expected to wait for a final report from the u.n. inspectors, due to leave syria on saturday, before deciding on the next course of action. hadly gamble joins us on set. it is interest

u.s. itself defense consultant says the last only wants to ensure a friendly relationship with kyra. the americans are ensuring that they have a friend in power they will always provide aid and this is why they're not canceling that all. makes it clear that he's supporting all the u.s. government to supporting the present status of the military being in power to say that they're concerned about what is being going on the toppling of morsi and his detention that's just trying to fool the citizens of egypt. resume normal relations as soon as the civilians. go back home you know or stop protesting. the military and the united states government have had a very causal relationship for four decades so that's that's not going to change. now to some other international headlines this hour a bomb has killed twenty six and left fifteen people wounded in the wrong camp until the suicide bomber struck a cafe in a crowded parking shed district another separate assault on a vehicle in the city claimed another four lives were dead lead times on an almost daily basis as internal strife in iraq spira

u.s. defense secretary says america's military is ready to take action if the president orders. meanwhile, the syrian government said it would allow u.n. inspectors to access the site of the alleged attack. >> the announcement came as the foreign minister met with the un disarmament chief. the regime said it would allow chemicals inspectors to investigate the suspected gas attack. at the same time, the syrian government warned the u.s. against military intervention, saying it would create a ball of fire that would engulf the region. but washington is not ruling out out. chuckisit to malaysia, hagel says the u.s. is ready for all eventualities. >> the president has asked the defense department to prepare options for all contingencies. we have done that. to again, we are prepared exercise whatever options if he decides to employ one of those options. >> western leaders are increasingly convinced chemical weapons were used in an attack on damascus. a report by doctors without borders says 3600 were admitted to hospital suffering neurotoxic symptoms. of those, 355 have died. the att

u.s. navy is expanding its presence in the mediterranean with a cruise missile and war ship the move is a response to the escalating conflict in syria meanwhile in washington the defense department is set to assess america's options with a crisis best despite a statement by barack obama but the u.s. must be weary of involvement in a further costly interventions tensions have been running high fully accuse a friends by this see we're in a position that our sons forces gassed hundreds of people and a mask is on wednesday. meanwhile the syrian opposition has pledged to guarantees safe access for u.n. team to inspect the site of the alleged deadly chemical attack and my colleague bill donned and. discussed it does a promise which can be kept. i have to understand that this statement came from the syrian national council which is essentially based in turkey and it's a bunch of men in suits and they're notoriously disjointed there has been a lot of criticism about their actions they can't seem to come to an agreement at the same time we also have to understand that we're talking about syria which is at this point penetrated by a whole number of rebel fighters a lot of who a

u.s. defense secretary chuck hagel and secretary of state john kerry will meet with their counter parts in the homes of -- hopes of moving forward. in washington, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> golden gate park will be rocking when it hosts the music festival. it is one of the largest and most popular in the country. crews have begun setting up the stages and speakers. 200,000 fans are expected over three days. neighbors are bracing for the crowds, traffic and noise. >> it takes up all the parking and lot of buses, traffic around here. noisy but not bad. >> promoters worked with the city on issues like parking and security. muni is adding extra service on the 5 line. performers include paul mccartney and the red hot chili peppers. >>> shark sighting yesterday. there is still questions as to what type of shark it is. some say it may be a young gray white shark but it is unusual to spot one inside the bay. >>> today sweden's team is gearing up for a second day of racing in the america's cup trials after a emotional return yesterday. they have had 9 days of sailing with its newly constructed boat.

u.s. secretary of defense he says investigating the alleged attack will be a tough task for inspectors. the syrian government has actually called upon the un to investigate but they cannot. open up areas that are under the opposition control they can certainly. ask that the u.n. come in and look at whatever documentation they might have but so i think that this is a very serious development and what's happening is that there are regular media is just assuming that it's the it's the syrian government when in fact they're being fed information from the opposition so i think everyone has to be very careful and certainly policymakers need to be very careful before they take any action it's going to be very very difficult to really get to the bottom of this latest episode and here it out here we've been closely following the latest escalation of the syrian crisis a line that i thought called loads of updates and extensive analysis for you just a click away so if you join us right there for it. for the meantime here on our team this week the british newspaper which spilled the beans on the n.

u.s. defense official says it would have been better to strike syria a few days ago before the regime hadove weapons. this comes as reports suggest they syria has been moving in convoys. there are signs assad is moving assets out of harm's way. right? >> that's right, trace. there are even reports he is already busing prisoners to serve as human shields at the airport outside damascus. assad has had days to prepare and to listen to u.s. news reports and statements and leaks from the administration about what to expect. the pentagon has watched assad muff this scud missiles and other military launchers out of the bases. the bases have been emptied out, meaning targets have to be receipt. a senior u.s. defense official telling fox it would have been better to strike syria a few daysing a before the regime had time to prefer and move military hardware out of the sprayses. >> trace: what do we know about the possible plans for any military strike? >> much too much as far as the administration is concerned. in fact they are very upset at reports that appeared on the front page of "the new york

u.s. defense secretary chuck hagel said obama has artie asked the pentagon for options on syria. according to cbs news, potential targets include command bunkers and launchers used to fire chemical weapons. up until this point, a red line for the united states, he is under growing pressure to act. u.s. officials have acknowledged there is no conclusive evidence linking the syrian president with this week's alleged chemical attacks. nonetheless, a state department spokesman has also said that washington does not believe the rebels are capable of carrying out chemical attacks. logically, this would lead one to think the white house has found a syrian government guilty of the alleged chemical weapons being used in syria. the media has also played a significant role in recent days, with many outlets looping very sad and shocking video of dead victims in syria while reporting the assumption is the syrian government is behind the mass killings. >> new reports from serious say the army has discovered chemicals in an area controlled by opposition forces. according to iranian officials, t

u.s. defense secretary says that they would only act within the framework of a u.n. mandate. >> but the obama administration says that they believe that syria used chemical weapons. they also pointed out that nato worked in coast of oh without a u.n. mandate. >> u.s. president barack obama has shown a cautious hand, preferring to wait things out. the same has been true of intervention in syria. he is in a tough position. a year ago he drew a red line. >> we have been very clear to the assad regime, but also to other players on the ground that a red line for us is we start seeing all bunch of chemical weapons moving around or being used. >> amateur footage released last week appears to show rows of dead civilians outside damascus, alleged victims of a poison gas attack. some are demanding action. but what are the options for the u.s.? obama could arm the rebels. washington has already promised military aid for syrian rebels, but fears that weapons could fall into the wrong hands have held back deliveries. obama could issue a presidential order for those weapons transf

u.s. defense secretary says forces on standby to one. against syria or oppose the death of the first could take place as soon as thursday. washington waves away comparisons with the walk with officials insisting that cost these days one being replaced but as we report such promises to be hot. as floodwaters in russia's. new cd one of the reasons the main cities the pins it's. a clash of cultures in the u.k. as sometimes a record between muslim groups and question the face of islam in britain.

u.s. defense secretary says that forces are on standby to unleash cruise missiles against syria while reports suggest could take place as soon as thursday. washington waves away comparisons with the rug with officials insisting that pos mistakes won't be repeated but as we report such promises can be hard to keep. also as floodwaters in russia's fight you showed no signs of receiving one of the region's main cities a pins and soaps on its mandate mesdames. a clash of cultures in the u.k. as tensions are wretched are between el vocal muslim groups and those who question of the place of islam in britain.

u.s. defense department says it is ready to launch strikes if ordered to. for american warships are on alert in the mediterranean, and defense secretary chuck hagel said tuesday he has consulted with his counterparts in britain and france. french president franÇois hollande says the civil war in syria threatens world peace and that he is convinced the civil war in damascus is behind the alleged attack. >> i'm saying this very plainly -- the chemical weapon massacre in damascus demands a response. france is ready to punish those who made the infamous decision to kill innocent people. >> britain remains steadfastly on the side of the u.s. and is also preparing for a military strike against syria. prime minister david cameron says there is more at eighth and just syria. >> this is not about wars in the middle east. this is not even about the serious -- syrian conflict. it is about the use of chemical weapons and making sure that as a world we deplore their use. >> the message to the serious president is now clear -- the world has lost patience talking about th

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u.s. defense secretary says forces are in standby to unleash cruise missiles against syria while reports suggest the first strikes could take place as soon as thursday. washington waves away comparisons with iraq with officials insisting the past mistakes won't be repeated but as were reports such promises can be hard to keep. as floodwaters in russia's far east show no signs of receding one of the region's main sit. pins its hopes on it's manmade downs. and a clash of cultures in the u.k. as tangents ratchet up between vocal muslim groups and those who question the place of islam in britain.

u.s. defense officials claiming warships are on the move to syria. it comes as syrians are protesting the government's apparent use of chemical weapons. the warships could be used for a cruise missile strike but a navy official tells fox the move is "simply a prudent measure taken by the fleet commander." also president obama is downplaying intervention without a mandate from the u.n. >>> and the manhunt under way right now for the second suspect in the brutal murder of a world war ii veteran in washington state. police in spokane looking for this 16-year-old suspect. his accomplice is now charged with first-degree murder and robbery. police say the two teens attacked 88-year-old delbert dealton in his car at random outside in eagle's lodge wednesday night while waiting for a friend. that's a look at the news. now back to "bulls & bears." >>> as the chaos in egypt continues, america may be pulling foreign aid. now saudis are claiming to pull a fast one. if this isn't proof we need to get off mideast oil, he doesn't know what is, right? >> absolutely,

u.s. defense secretary chuck hagel expected to meet with russian count parts today in quash wash.wo will sit down with russia's foreign minister and defense minister. they're expected to discuss a number of global and bilateral issues including, of course, russia granting an asylum to nsa leaker edward snowden. that meeting coming two days after president obama canceled a summit with russian president vladimir putin scheduled next month. >>> major news for a lot of people closer to home. president obama expected to sign a brand new bill aimed at brynning down interest rates on federal student loans. it was painful for a lot of people. congress was able to finally hash out an agreement to bring the rates back down, at least that will be happening for now. the rates would be tied to financial markets, meaning they will most likely rise at least a little bit in the future. >>> 4:45. get ready for round two. apple and samsung return to court today as they continue their patent battle. bertha coombs is live at cnbc world headquarters with details on that and the rest of your news befor

u.s. defense secretary leon panetta speaking for his institute near monterey agreed. >> it would be nice if the u.n. acted. it would be nice if other allies acted. it would be nice if others took that action. when that line has been drawn and action needs to be taken, then the united states ultimately has to do that for the sake of the world and for the sake of world peace. >> reporter: this is the president of the northern california chapter of the syrian american council. he says his sister and father recently fled syria in fear and other relatives have died. >> my we have's uncle, he was actually shot dead by government attacks. >> reporter: he hopes the u.s. will take swift action. >> nobody's asking for american boots on the ground. syria has enough men and women to defend themselves, it's just disabled the chemical weapons from bashar assad. that's what we're asking for. >> reporter: if the u.s. doesn't do something, the senseless killings will continue. >>> tomorrow the united nations investigation team leaves for syria, but kerry says that investigation won't reveal anything the u.s

u.s. defense secretary may have said that the military plans are in place, that they're ready to strike at time but he cautioned and he said there will be no action until we are sure and we have conclusive proof that chemical weapons were actually used by the regime. and this, in fact, could take weeks. the u.s. administration also in a very difficult position. if it does cripple the regime. the new force on the grown, the opposition force, those at least that seem to be the most powerful are linked to al qaeda groups which are anti u.s. >> many of the wildfires raging across the west are showing no signs of slowing down. firefighters are bracing for strong winds that could make the blaze further into the northeast corner of yosemite national park. the largest fire is burning in central california, that's the rim fire as it is called and it is only 7% contained and its impact is being if he would hundreds of miles away. we have been following the blaze. >> we're on the western edge of yosemite national park. behind me past that ridge is a reservoirish the water source for the city of san f

u.s. defense secretary chuck hagel had told the b.b.c. in an interview that the u.s. is set to act instantly should president obama order a military action against syria another report coming from the us is from n.b.c. which cites sources within the u.s. government that an airstrike is possible as early as thursday and let's look at the international law surrounding this possible intervention we know that up to until this point a military intervention has not been possible because there has been no international agreement at the u.n. security council however countries like turkey britain and france are indicating that it could still be possible even without at the u.n. the french foreign minister lost by blue said so that in some circumstances it can be bypassed by international law as defined by the u.n. how exactly that will be interpreted we'll have to see as it gets clearer in the next few days and what we're bringing to you right now are reports from the various sources and outlets that of the parties and the parties involved but what's clear really is that there

u.s. defense department shows that the bill is a running even higher than previously thought now the facility opened in two thousand and two and its overall price tag will top of five billion dollars by next year keeping one hundred sixty six inmates are housed at the prison means u.s. taxpayers up picking up a tab of over a million dollars every single day guantanamo bay is located in cuba so the u.s. has to spend plenty of cash on shipping food material and flying personnel here now the total tab breaks for this year with a big share of the spending allocated to prison stuff and security guards another large chunk of taxpayers funding goes to maintaining its high security war court keeping the prison running meanwhile seems to serve as a recruitment tool for terrorists worldwide that's what the senior counterterrorism counsel for human rights watch told us the problem we have with one tunnel that as long as it remains open as long as the u.s. engages in this eleven years plus regime if you go to tension then terrorists will continue to have a very powerful tool for recruitment in order to s

u.s. defense secretary chuck hagel said obama has already asked the pentagon for options are in syria according to c.b.s. news potential targets include command bunkers and launchers used to fire chemical weapons now up until this point the u.s. leader has been very cautious over intervening in syria previously saying quote the u.s. should be wary of being drawn into very expensive difficult costly interventions that actually breed more resentment in the region unquote however one year ago obama also said that chemical weapons used in syria would be a red line for the united states and now he is under pressure growing pressure to act u.s. officials have acknowledged that there is no conclusive evidence linking syrian president bashar al assad to this week's alleged chemical attacks nonetheless a state department spokesperson has also said that washington doesn't believe the rebels are capable of carrying out a chemical attack so logically this would lead one to think that the white house has already found the syrian government guilty of the alleged chemical weapons being used in syria now the m

u.s. defense secretary says our forces on standby to unleash a cruise missiles against syria while reports suggest the first strikes could take place as soon as thursday. washington waves away comparisons would be wrong with officials insisting that past mistakes won't be replaced but as we report such promises can be hot. as flood waters and russia's far you show no signs of receiving one of the region's and main cities the pins it's based on a manmade. and a clash of cultures in the u.k. as tensions a record up between vogel muslim groups and those who question the place of islam in britain. am. a very warm welcome to you if you just joined us here on our to you with me to say and american military offensive against syria could start as soon as thursday and that missiles already pointed at iran fifty sites according to u.s. media reports citing serial specials but not from president obama is all that's needed for the bombing campaign to start on thomas has details. well it certainly has been a busy week in the united states as they've been preparing trying to gather international support

u.s. defense secretary says our forces are on standby to unleash cruise missiles against syria while reports suggest strikes could take place as soon as thursday. washington waves away comparisons with the rug with officials insisting that past mistakes won't be repeated but as we report such promises can be hard to keep. also as floodwaters in russia's fight you showed no signs of receding one of the region's main cities a bins of soaps on it's manmade dams. a clash of cultures in the u.k. as tensions are ratchet up between vocal muslim groups and those who question the place of islam in britain. good morning live from moscow this is r g you with me to say let's take a look at our bulletin this morning. an american military offensive against syria could start as soon as there is and missiles are already pointed at around fifty sites according to u.s. media reports citing seamy officials that no doubt from president obama is all that's needed for the bombing campaign to stud joining me live now with more details is our geezer's son thomas the son of the specifics. haven't been confirmed yet

u.s. defense secretary says our forces are on standby to unleash cruise missiles against syria while reports suggest for a slice could take place as soon as there is a. washington waves away comparisons with iraq with officials assuming that hans mistakes won't be repeated but as we report such promises it can't be hard can be hard to keep. as floodwaters in russia as up are you sure no signs of receding one of the region's main cities that insists hope has made made dabs. and a clash of cultures in the u.k. as tensions ratchet up between vocal muslim groups and there is who question the place of islam in britain. live from moscow in this is are to you with me on with say and american military offensive against syria could start as soon as thursday and missiles already pointing at around fifty targets according to u.s. media reports citing senior officials that are from a president obama is all that's needed to for the bombing campaign to start artie's some thomas has the details. well it certainly has been a busy week in the united states as they've been preparing trying to gather internati

u.s. defense secretary chuck hagel said obama has already asked the pentagon for options on syria according to c.b.s. news potential targets include command bunkers and launchers used to fire chemical weapons now up until this point the u.s. leader has been very cautious over intervening in syria previously saying quote the u.s. should be wary of being drawn into very expensive difficult costly interventions that actually breed more resentment in the region unquote however one year ago obama also said that chemical weapons used in syria would be a red line for the united states and now he is under pressure growing pressure to act u.s. officials have acknowledged that there is no conclusive evidence linking syrian president bashar al assad to this week's alleged chemical attacks nonetheless a state department spokesperson has also said that washington doesn't believe the rebels are capable of carrying out a chemical attack so logically this would lead one to think that the white house has already found the syrian government guilty of the alleged chemical weapons being used in syria now the m

u.s. defense officials said over the weekend that the navy has moved a fourth war ship into the region andll of those warships have the ability to launch ballistic missiles if tensions come to that. however, the assad regime denies using chemical weapons on its people and says that the snipers shooting were in fact terrorists. now, the world is waiting and watching to see how all of this plays out. for more on syria's options i was joined earlier from the national coordinator at the answer coalition here in d.c. a middle east analyst in new york. from miami, the executive director for the syrian emergency task force. and i started off by asking him if western intervention in syria is becoming a more rearls stick prospect. >> i think the way that the secretary of state spoke today and came out sort of saying that the regime is the perpetrator behind the chemical weapons attack and the way that he spoke about it, i think that signifies that there will be some sort of military action or military response by the united states and international community. so i think now we're coming to a point

u.s. defense department shows the bill is running even higher than previously thought the facility opened in two thousand and two and its overall price tag will top five billion dollars by next year keeping one hundred sixty six and mate's house to the prison means u.s. taxpayers are picking up a tab of over a million dollars every single day one time a base located in cuba so the u.s. has to spend plenty of cash on shipping food materials and flying in personnel or here's how the total tab breaks down for this year with a big share of the spanning allocated to prison staff and security guards and that a large chunk of taxpayer funding goes to maintaining a high security war court what's now a talk about this with human rights lawyer margaret owen. thanks for joining us well we know that because of the holy month of ramadan and the number of hunger strikers were and went down a bit it and to morrow so shall we expect the number to go back up again yes. you know. the number will there are because they are protesting they are protesting their own rule home detention get a hundred sixty six

u.s. defense official says any strike on syria will likely last hours , not. secretary chuck hagel spoke to his counterparts by phone today. >> get the facts facts, intelligence, then a decision will be made whether action should be taken or if action should be taken or what action or no action. >> but if you are ready to go? >> like that. >> according to u.s. military officials there are no plans to go after the chemical weapons. in fact, it is not even possible to use airstrikes to carry out surgical strikes on chemical weapons facilities without releasing them into the air potentially causing more mass casualties. side is estimated to have 1,000 tons of those materials it would require special operations than boos on the grounds which is not on the table. the u.s. is planning a limited strike for navy destroyers are in position in one nuclear-powered submarine, a british submarine is available if parliament approves action in a vote on thursday. >> what we're looking at is in shock get on with the single cruise missile strike >> but they don't know always d