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Take Two

The feasibility of Russia's proposal for Syria and how Obama may respond

By Take Two Staff
Published Sep 10, 2013
In Washington, D.C., this week, there have been demonstrations both in favor of and against a military strike on targets in Syria. Outside the White House on Monday, supporters of Syrian President Bashar Assad waved a Syrian flag with his face on it.

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The feasibility of Russia's proposal for Syria and how Obama may respond

If you've been following the events of the last 24 hours, you know that Russia proposed that Syria place its chemical weapons under international control. 

It still remains unclear as to what this means, but President Obama has said that it could be a breakthrough that could stop any plans for a military strike against Syria. 

For the latest we'll talk with Sebastian Usher, the BBC's Middle East regional editor based in London.