UN Announces New Refugee Milestone in Syria

Name: UN Announces New Refugee Milestone in Syria
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Duration: P273S
Description: President Barack Obama called an alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria "a big event of grave concern," but also sounded notes of caution about the U.S. taking immediate military action against the Syrian regime. Margaret Warner reports on the continuing violence in Syria and a new milestone in the refugee crisis.

Clip: 08/23/2013 | 4m 33s

President Barack Obama called an alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria "a big event of grave concern," but also sounded notes of caution about the U.S. taking immediate military action against the Syrian regime. Margaret Warner reports on the continuing violence in Syria and a new milestone in the refugee crisis.

Aired: 08/23/13

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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