Hints of Syrian Chemical Push Set Off Global Effort to Stop It.

The article discusses intelligence showing Syrian government troops mixing chemicals believed to be the nerve gas sarin, part of the Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's efforts to defeat rebels in the country. It comments on international efforts to prevent the use of chemical weapons in Syria. It addresses the debate within the U.S. government over the amount of aid that should be provided to the rebels, noting U.S. President Barack Obama's support for the Syrian rebellion.