France ready to take action in Syria

French President Francois Hollande says France is still ready to take action in Syria alongside the US, despite UK MPs blocking British involvement.



He has told the media that a strike within days could not be ruled out.



The US says it will continue to seek a coalition, and President Barack Obama is meeting his national security team.



The UN is investigating claims that the Syrian forces of President Bashar al-Assad used chemical weapons.



Assad denies the claims, blaming rebels.



UN chemical weapons inspectors are due to give their preliminary findings to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon over the weekend.



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