President laid out the plan for strikes in syria. Obama is also increasing the number of military advisers in iraq and calling for moderate Syrian Rebels to be trained and equipped. All this following months of brutality by isis. Ive made it clear we will hunt down terrorists who threaten our country wherever they are. This is a core principle of my presidency. If you threaten america, you will find no safe haven. In syria, we ramped up our military assistance. Tonight, i call on congress, again, to give us additional authorities and resources to train and equipped these fighters. And the fight against isil, we cannot rely on a regime that terrorizes its own people. Very big moment for this country and big moment for his presidency. Will president obama face resistance in washington for his plan. Did he sell his plan to the American People . Already weary of conflict overseas. We are joined by mark preston in washington, d. C. What is the early reaction to the president and the speech
Of the unarmed teenager as the Community Mourns the teenager. The latest overnight ahead. Good morning, welcome to early start, im Christine Romans. Im john berman. It is august 26, 4 00 a. M. In the east. Up first, the u. S. Is weighing new military action against isis in syria. President obama has now authorized flights over syria talking drones and spy planes. The first could happen at anytime now. This comes as isis seized a keierre base in syria and the Syrian Government is ready to accept support from the u. S. And others to fight the islamic terrorists. As for a possible isis attack here in the United States, the white house says there is no evidence of a current plot, but they are concerned about the potential threat. Cnns nick paton walsh. The latest news, the authorization for the reconnaissance flights over syria itself. Reporter this is the prelude to air strikes which no u. S. Official thinks they can fight isis without because they work in syria and iraq. Its a complex ta
Denver intercepted in germany headed to join isis fighters in syria. How the teens were able to get out of the country. Hello, everybody. Welcome to early start. Im john berman. Christine romans is on assignment. Its 4 00 a. M. We do have breaking news, an american detained in north korea for four months is on his way home. Jeffrey fowle is on his way home. This is in a plea that fcowle that he made on cnn. Joining us in seoul, south korea is cnns Paula Hancocks with the very latest. Good morning, paula. Hello, john. It just could be a number of hours before Jeffrey Fowle is reunited with his family. It was almost six months that he was detained in north korea. His crime, according to authorities, he had left a bible in a seamans club in the north port city. This is seen as a serious crime. They have statecontrolled churches, but they certainly do not condone any nonstate sponsored activities. The kim regime very nervous about christianity and any other religions that they dont control
Hello and welcome to our viewers in the United States and, of course, all around the world. Im rosemary church. And im errol barnett. A lot to get to this hour and, rosemary, this really is the moment. 8 00 a. M. In scotland where voters nationwide are now answering the question, should scotland be an independent country . A yes vote would mean severing 300yearold ties with the United Kingdom. Voting no would keep the union intact. Well, turnout is expected to be high today. More than 4. 2 Million People are registered to vote. And we should mention that were under strict reporting restrictions based on uk law right now. That means we cant show you any Campaign Video or share opinions from either side that might sway voters on their way to cast a ballot on this day and we will be able to bring you live pictures, though, of whats expected to be record turnout. So on that point, lets bring in our Senior International correspondent Nic Robertson at a polling station in glasgow and joins u
Doctor for you. At 22, all right, a lawyer, cpa. 24, she said a dentist. 26, she said anything. Mourning a legend. Joan rivers, one of a kind dying at the age of 81. How it happened, as we look back on her iconic career. Good morning, everyone. Welcome ta early start. Im john berman. Nice to see you, john. Im Christine Romans. It is 4 00 a. M. In the east. Solidarity for ukraine. President obama, british Prime Minister cameron and the leaders of france and italy meeting. A new round of economic sanctions targeting banks and businesses could be announced today. They are talking tough about isis to build an International Coalition to confront that terror group head on. Michelle kaczynski is traveling with the president. What are the new sanctions against russia . When are they expected today . Reporter this is the European Union and the United States. All the countries together issuing sanctions. Itis not been officially announced yet. As you mentioned, the banking sector, energy defense