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• Congress shrugs off legal concerns to support Obama over Isis offensive

  11 Sep 2014: John Boeher says president’s plans may not go far enough but insists ‘We ought to give the president what he’s asking for’

• Assad, Moscow and Tehran condemn Obama's plan for air strikes against Isis

  11 Sep 2014: Claims that strikes would violate sovereignty, as Syrian rebels welcome move and other Arab states offer 'appropriate' support

• Barack Obama authorises air strikes against Isis militants in Syria

  11 Sep 2014: President announces in televised address that US will target Islamic State militants in Syria for the first time

• Barack Obama prepares to step up US military role in battle against Isis

  10 Sep 2014:

  President expected to give details on two-pronged strategy that may expand on existing air strikes in Iraq

• Obama to lay out plan to 'degrade and destroy' Isis threat

  10 Sep 2014:

  President's strategy to 'degrade and destroy' insurgents will include military action and support for Iraq and Syrian opposition

• Police using military gear in riots could be forced to repay millions in grants

  9 Sep 2014: Senators express concern over scenes in Ferguson in review hearing on federal militarisation of local police forces

• Trial of four Blackwater security guards hinges on belief, not reality, of a threat

  6 Sep 2014: Jury in Washington DC is expected to deliver a verdict on 2007 killing of 17 Iraqi civilians as early as next week

• Benghazi attack: book alleging CIA failures dismissed by Democrats

  5 Sep 2014: New book alleging CIA obstructed rescue operation in 2012 attack on US embassy criticised as attempt to politicise incident

• Democrats tell Obama: drop immigration reform to save Senate

  5 Sep 2014: Party officials have launched intense lobbying campaign to convince White House of the electoral damage the party could suffer if executive action carried out

• US points to failed rescue attempt as possible precedent for attacks on Isis

  4 Sep 2014: Officials say Obama has a right to take unilateral action when US citizens are at risk, as Nato leaders ponder military intervention

• Immigration tensions bubble up among Democrats as midterms near

  3 Sep 2014: Senators accused of pressuring the White House to delay executive action until after crucial November elections

• Obama calls on Nato to strengthen Ukrainian military against Russia

  3 Sep 2014: Speech on eve of alliance’s summit signals toughening response to Moscow amid calls for US to arm Ukraine directly

• Russian foreign minister calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine

  1 Sep 2014:

  Lavrov says talks should focus on a truce and Ukraine forces must retreat from positions where they can harm civilians

• Vladimir Putin calls on Kiev to enter 'statehood' talks for south-east Ukraine

  31 Aug 2014: Russian president's spokesman plays down interview remarks as key port city of Mariupol prepares for possible rebel assault

• 'Too cautious' Obama urged to get tough on Russia and Isis

  31 Aug 2014: Republicans and Democrats call on president to take harder approach on Russian intervention in Ukraine and Isis in Syria

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