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  British parliament rejects military intervention in Syria

  World | August 30, 2013 18:16 IST

  London: In a humiliating blow to Prime Minister David Cameron, British lawmakers have rejected a proposal to participate in a possible US-led military strike against Syria in response to the alleged use of chemical weapons

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  British parliament opposes military intervention in Syria

  World | August 30, 2013 12:13 IST

  London: Britain's House of Commons Thursday voted to reject a government motion on military action against Syria after an eight-hour intense debate.The parliamentary motion, calling for "a strong humanitarian response from international society" that includes