[Xinhua] Syria faces military showdown amid chemical weapon fears

[Xinhua]
Syria faces military showdown amid chemical weapon fears
• Military showdown around Syria`s capital Damascus continued Wednesday. • World`s superpowers have started to bring up subject of Syria`s chemical arsenal. • Syrian officials and observers believe U.S. talks of chemical weapons could be pretext of future intervention. http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2012-12/05/c_124053366.htm