Mr Putin suggests that Syria submit its chemical weapons to international control. Syria’s foreign minister thinks this is a good idea. The proposal may turn out to be the face-saver that President Obama needs. But who would seriously trust Mr Putin or Mr Assad?
Tony Abbott’s victory speech was characteristic. Avoiding windy rhetoric, he promised only competent, trustworthy and methodical government (‘no surprises and no excuses’).
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