Obama hints at possible military action in Syria
19 days ago
President Barack Obama is signaling that he would consider U.S. military action against Syria if his administration obtains "hard, effective evidence" of chemical weapons use by the Assad government.
U.N. Security Council approves military action in Mali
150 days ago
The Security Council authorized an African-led force to support Malian authorities in recovering the north -- an area the size of Texas -- but set no timeline for military action.
Military action against al Qaida-linked extremists in Mali unlikely for months
171 days ago
Still, military action appears a long way off.