1Britain and the United States were unilateral in their strong reaction in the initial aftermath of last week's chemical attack on civilians in Damascus. However as the week wore on, tempers cooled down and the likelihood of an immediate military response from the international community weakened significantly. Analysis of the vote taken by the British Parliament.

2Britain and the United States are famed for their special relationship but it now appears that relationship is becoming progressively less special, particularly as the two nations are no longer able to count on each other in a fight. Despite presenting a united front over Syria at the beginning of the week, both leaders have taken a step back and are being forced to weigh their options. A closer look at the response in Washington to last weekend's chemical attack in Syria.

3The root of the division in the British Government over Syria lies in Opposition Leader Ed Miliband's search for compelling proof that the Assad regime was behind the horrific chemical attack in Damascas last week. While the United Nations has confirmed that chemical weapons were definitely used, the Assad regime has denied any involvement. A closer look at the details surrounding the attack.

4Analysis of the West's response to the crisis in Syria in a studio interview with Associate Professor of Law at the University of Auckland, Bill Hodge.

5This week marks the fiftieth anniversary since the historic march on Washington DC by civil rights activists, culminating in Martin Luther King's historic "I Have A Dream" speech. United States President Barack Obama addressed the crowd from the same podium King spoke from fifty years ago when he challenged America to end racial segregation.

6Third and final instalment of an exclusive interview with BBC World's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet.