Mr English says he understands the US taking action to prevent the chemical attack in Syria a few days ago occurring again. Speaking to Larry Williams on Newstalk ZB, Mr English said he had been told that Mr Brownlee "was advised an hour or two before this attack". "We've seen horrific attacks using chemical weapons which is against all international law. Earlier, Mr English appeared to be caught on the hop when asked about the US airstrikes. On Wednesday, Mr McCully condemned the chemical weapons attack in northwest Syria which prompted the US military response today.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 07, 2017 03:20 UTC