President Obama said he believes the US should intervene militarily in Syria, but stated that he will seek Congressional authorization after debate. Lawmakers return to Congress on Sept. 9. Administration officials are briefing Congressmen in an effort to build support for the planned military intervention. US allies Saudi Arabia, Israel, South Korea, and Turkey have been urging the administration to take action against the Assad regime. A federal court refused to dismiss terrorism charges against al Qaeda-linked cleric Abu Hamza, who faces trial next year.
