AP EXCLUSIVE: US war games send signal to Assad
Under the watchful eye of stern-faced American advisers, hundreds of U.S.-trained Jordanian commandos fanned across this dusty desert plain, holding war games that could eventually form the basis of an assault in Syria. Full story
Russia evacuates thousands after blasts at army munitions store
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Some 6,000 people were evacuated in Russia's southwestern Samara region on Tuesday after ammunition explosions shook a military training area, the Emergencies Ministry said. Full story
Russia's Putin torpedoes G8 efforts to oust Assad
ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - Russia's Vladimir Putin derailed Barack Obama's efforts to win backing for the downfall of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad at a G8 summit on Tuesday, warning the West that arms supplied to the rebels could be used for attacks on European soil. Full story
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Will Obama explain why US is acting now in Syria?
Top Talkers: The Morning Joe panel – including Mike Barnicle, Time's Mark Halperin and the Washington Post's Eugene Robinson – discusses President Obama's trip to Ireland for the G-8 summit and the president's discussion about the Syrian conflict with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Obama clarifies his position on Syria at G-8 summit
At the G-8 summit in Ireland, President Obama spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss his goals in intervening in the Syrian conflict. Meanwhile polls show the American public does not want to arm Syrian rebels. NBC’s Chuck Todd reports.
Obama, Putin make little headway on Syria
The Center for American Progress’ Aisha Moodie-Mills, former Maryland Governor Bob Ehrlich and Roll Call’s David Hawkings join Daily Rundown guest host Peter Alexander to talk about Obama and Putin’s relationship and the president's action regarding Syria.
Syria creates deep division among G-8 summit attendees
Western allies, led by the U.S., are trying to convince Russia that it’s in their best interest to stop backing the Syrian president. The Daily Rundown’s Chuck Todd reports.
Was Kraft’s Super Bowl ring a gift to Putin?
During a 2005 visit to Russia, Patriots owner Robert Kraft handed his Super Bowl ring over to Russian President Vladimir Putin – Kraft later said it was a gift, but on Thursday he indicated it had actually been taken from him. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports.
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