Obama moving toward Syria strike without U.K

MarketWatch (30/8) SAN FRANCISCO -- President Barack Obama is prepared to go forward on a limited military strike on Syria, even with Britain's Parliament rejecting the action, said the New York Times on its website late Thursday. It cited anonymous administration officials. The officials said Obama had not made a final decision. But the report said indications suggest a strike could occur as soon as United Nations inspectors leave Syria, where they are investigating reports of a chemical attack against civilians last week. The inspectors are expected to leave the Syrian capital of Damascus Saturday. The White House is expected to present its case for military action to Congressional leaders Thursday night. Late Thursday, the U.K. Parliament voted against possible military action.