International » Obama says credibility of US and international community on line over Syria

President Barack Obama has said the credibility of the US Congress and the international community is on the line over their response to Syria's alleged use of chemical weapons.

Mr Obama, who was speaking in Sweden, is trying to build support in the US for military action against Syria. Congress will vote next week on whether to support the proposed action. Mr Obama said the world should stick to its own red line against the use of "abhorrent" chemical weapons. The French parliament is currently debating military action but will not vote on it. Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said earlier that there was no point in asking MPs to vote on something that might not take place. The UK parliament voted last month against taking part in any strikes

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