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    Chinese state media have accused US President Barack Obama of planning to use Syria’s chemical weapons as an excuse for intervening militarily. Russia and China have spoken out against US intervention in Syria. [BBC]

    Greece is seeking more time for austerity measures, specifically two more years. This is in light of the massive cuts which must be pushed through in face of protests in order to meet the goals set by the Eurozone. [Al Jazeera]

    Tony Nicklinson, a euthanasia advocate, died in his home today after losing a legal battle to overturn the euthanasia laws in the UK. [CBC]