The headline news from April 07, 2017

The archive of all headlines from April 07, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  07/Apr/2017 00:45:13

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis is expected to present the president with a list of options on a limited operation that would degrade the Assad military's capabilities and forces, hamper its ability to deliver chemical weapons and deter future use of banned nerve agents.

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Los Angeles Times  07/Apr/2017 01:45:12

Nunes’ departure from his role as leader of the House investigation into Russian interference in the presidential election put a blot on the Tulare congressman’s record that the preceding drip-drip-drip of controversy had not. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  07/Apr/2017 02:00:10

Nunes’ departure from his role as leader of the House investigation into Russian interference in the presidential election put a blot on the Tulare congressman’s record that the preceding drip-drip-drip of controversy had not. MIDDLE EAST

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President Trump Briefed on Military Options for Syria

NBC News  07/Apr/2017 02:45:06

Syria’s Suffering Families

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U.S. Launches Missiles at Syria After Chemical Attack

NBC News  07/Apr/2017 03:30:08

U.S. news

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Live Syria: US launches missile strikes near Homs – live

The Guardian  07/Apr/2017 03:30:09

US military strike under way in Syria after gas attack in Idlib appears to have changed Donald Trump’s view on Bashar al-Assad

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Los Angeles Times  07/Apr/2017 03:30:11

The Pentagon launched dozens of Tomahawk cruise missiles at a Syrian airbase late Thursday in retaliation for a gruesome poison gas attack this week that U.S. officials said was carried out by President Bashar Assad’s forces.

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Sarin Used in Syria Chemical Attack, Turkey Says

New York Times  07/Apr/2017 03:45:03

The United States fired dozens of Tomahawk missiles at an air base in response to the Syrian government’s chemical weapons attack this week that killed more than 80 civilians, American officials said.It was the first time the White House has ordered military action against forces loyal to the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad.

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Live Syria: US launches 60 missiles in strike on airbase near Homs – live

The Guardian  07/Apr/2017 03:45:06

US military strike under way in Syria after gas attack in Idlib appears to have changed Donald Trump’s view on Bashar al-Assad

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Los Angeles Times  07/Apr/2017 03:45:09

The Pentagon launches dozens of Tomahawk cruise missiles at a Syrian airbase in retaliation for a gruesome poison gas attack this week that U.S. officials said was carried out by President Bashar Assad’s forces.

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What Is Sarin? An Explainer 5:11 PM ET

New York Times  07/Apr/2017 04:30:06

The United States fired dozens of Tomahawk missiles at an air base in response to the Syrian government’s chemical weapons attack this week that killed more than 80 civilians, American officials said.It was the first time the White House has ordered military action against forces loyal to the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad.

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Los Angeles Times  07/Apr/2017 04:30:13

Two Navy destroyers patrolling in the eastern Mediterranean Sea fired up to 60 Tomahawk cruise missiles from hundreds of miles offshore, well out of range of Syrian air defenses.

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The Grim Logic Behind the Chemical Weapons Attack

New York Times  07/Apr/2017 04:45:05

The United States fired dozens of Tomahawk missiles at an air base in response to the Syrian government’s chemical weapons attack this week that killed more than 80 civilians, American officials said.It was the first time the White House has ordered military action against forces loyal to the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad.

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Live Syria: US launches 60 missiles in strike on airbase near Homs

The Guardian  07/Apr/2017 04:45:08

US military strike under way after gas attack in Idlib appears to have changed Donald Trump’s view on Bashar al-Assad

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Live Donald Trump launches 60 missiles in US strike after Syria chemical attack

The Guardian  07/Apr/2017 05:00:07

US military strike under way after gas attack in Idlib appears to have changed Donald Trump’s view on Bashar al-Assad

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Transcript of the Speech 10:57 PM ET

New York Times  07/Apr/2017 05:15:05

The United States fired 59 Tomahawk missiles in response to the Syrian government’s chemical weapons attack this week that killed more than 80 civilians, American officials said.It was the first time the White House has ordered military action against forces loyal to the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad.

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Live Donald Trump launches 60 missiles in US strike after Syria chemical attack

The Guardian  07/Apr/2017 05:15:08

US military strike hits airbase in Syria after gas attack in Idlib appears to have changed president’s view on Bashar al-Assad

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Transcript of the Speech 10:57 PM ET

New York Times  07/Apr/2017 06:00:05

The United States fired 59 Tomahawk missiles at an air base in response to the Syrian government’s chemical weapons attack this week that killed more than 80 civilians, American officials said.It was the first time the White House has ordered military action against forces loyal to the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad.

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Live Donald Trump launches scores of missiles in US strike after Syria chemical attack

The Guardian  07/Apr/2017 06:45:07

US military strike hits airbase in Syria after gas attack in Idlib appears to have changed president’s view on Bashar al-Assad

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Syria attack US strikes airfield in first direct military action against Assad

The Guardian  07/Apr/2017 07:30:12

Dozens of Tomahawk missiles have been launched at a government airfield in the wake of the Syrian leader’s use of chemical weapons against civilians

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Live Donald Trump launches US missile strike against Syria after chemical attack

The Guardian  07/Apr/2017 08:00:08

US military strike hits airbase in Syria after gas attack in Idlib appears to have changed president’s view on Bashar al-Assad

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Live Donald Trump launches US missile strike against Syria after chemical attack

The Guardian  07/Apr/2017 08:15:10

Moscow warns of ‘significant damage to US-Russia ties’ as American military strike hits airbase in Syria in retaliation for nerve gas attack in Idlib

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Transcript: Trump Speaks About Airstrikes 10:57 PM ET

New York Times  07/Apr/2017 08:30:12

The United States fired 59 Tomahawk missiles at an air base in response to the Syrian government’s chemical weapons attack this week that killed more than 80 civilians, American officials said.It was the first time the White House has ordered military action against forces loyal to the Syrian president.

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For Trump, Strike Carries Risks, and Opportunities

New York Times  07/Apr/2017 08:45:05

The United States fired 59 Tomahawk missiles at an air base in response to the Syrian government’s chemical weapons attack this week that killed more than 80 civilians.It was the first time the White House has ordered military action against forces loyal to the Syrian president.

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Live Donald Trump launches US missile strike against Syria after chemical attack

The Guardian  07/Apr/2017 09:00:13

American military strike hits airbase in Syria in retaliation for what US president called ‘horrible chemical weapons attack’ in Idlib

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Los Angeles Times  07/Apr/2017 10:45:10

Syrian officials denounced the strike, and the Russian foreign ministry said it was suspending an agreement with the U.S. to prevent incidents and ensure flight safety during military operations in Syria.

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Transcript of Trump’s Speech

New York Times  07/Apr/2017 11:00:05

The United States fired 59 Tomahawk missiles at an air base in response to the Syrian government’s chemical weapons attack this week that killed more than 80 civilians.It was the first time the White House has ordered military action against forces loyal to the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad.

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Syria attack US strikes airfield in first direct military action against Assad

The Guardian  07/Apr/2017 11:00:08

Trump authorises missile attack on government airfield in move Russia says is violation of international law

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Syria attack US strikes airfield in first direct military action against Assad

The Guardian  07/Apr/2017 11:45:48

Trump authorizes missile attack on government airfield in move Russia says is violation of international law

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Transcript of Trump’s Speech

New York Times  07/Apr/2017 12:15:25

The United States fired 59 Tomahawk missiles at an air base in response to the Syrian government’s chemical weapons attack this week that killed more than 80 civilians.It is the first time the White House has ordered military action against forces loyal to the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad.

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Trump Orders Missile Strikes on Syria Base Over Chemical Attack

NBC News  07/Apr/2017 13:30:43

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Trump Launches Missile Strikes on Syria Base Over Chemical Attack

NBC News  07/Apr/2017 15:30:09

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Four Big Questions After Trump’s Syria Strike

NBC News  07/Apr/2017 15:45:36

Meet the Press

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U.S. Strikes Syria Over Chemical Attack

New York Times  07/Apr/2017 17:31:09

The American strike on an air base in response to Syria’s chemical weapons attack put President Trump’s hopes for improving ties with Moscow at risk.The Kremlin suspended an agreement to coordinate air operations over the region that was designed to avoid accidental conflict in the skies.

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Los Angeles Times  07/Apr/2017 18:00:14

Syrian officials denounced the strike, and the Russian foreign ministry said it was suspending an agreement with the U.S. to prevent incidents and ensure flight safety during military operations in Syria. China urges ’restraint’ after U.S. airstrike on Syrian airfield

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US tries to restore military back channel with Russia after Syria strikes

The Guardian  07/Apr/2017 18:30:14

Vladimir Putin pulls out of ‘deconfliction channel’ after US airstrikes on Assad regime targets, daring Trump to choose between attacking Assad and Isis

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Los Angeles Times  07/Apr/2017 18:45:14

Syrian officials denounced the strike, and the Russian foreign ministry said it was suspending an agreement with the U.S. to prevent incidents and ensure flight safety during military operations in Syria. Watch live: U.N. Security Council discusses U.S. airstrike in Syria

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Los Angeles Times  07/Apr/2017 19:01:15

A regularly scheduled morning call about aircraft movement in the skies over Syria occurred between the U.S. and Russia, according to U.S. officials. Watch live: U.N. Security Council discusses U.S. airstrike in Syria

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Acting on Instinct, Trump Upends His Own Foreign Policy

New York Times  07/Apr/2017 20:00:25

The American strike on an air base in response to Syria’s chemical weapons attack put President Trump’s hopes for improving ties with Moscow at risk.The Kremlin suspended an agreement to coordinate air operations over the region that was designed to avoid accidental conflict in the skies.

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What Are Trump’s Next Options on Syria?

NBC News  07/Apr/2017 20:00:31

World

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White House has no clear plan for next steps in Syria after missile strike

The Guardian  07/Apr/2017 21:30:15

Tensions mount with Russia as Sean Spicer says Assad must ‘abide by agreements not to use chemical weapons’ but fails to outline US objectives

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Los Angeles Times  07/Apr/2017 21:30:18

A regularly scheduled morning call about aircraft movement in the skies over Syria occurred between the U.S. and Russia, according to U.S. officials. Syrians report 15 dead in U.S. airstrike

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Syria Missile Strikes: What Can Trump Do Now?

NBC News  07/Apr/2017 22:15:06

World

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Los Angeles Times  07/Apr/2017 23:00:10

The fissures among Republicans sent lawmakers into unusual political alliances with Democrats, whose own differences on military involvement are often more muted. Syrians report 15 dead in U.S. airstrike

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Trump’s Options for N. Korea Include Placing Nukes in S. Korea

NBC News  07/Apr/2017 23:15:08

Nightly News

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