Protesters that included anti-war activists, anti-Wall Street activists, and some Syrian expatriate who support the Assad government gathered in New York City's Times Square to oppose any U.S. military action in Syria.

People protested against President Barack Obama's call for a U.S. military strike against Syria on Saturday, tirelessly chanting "They say more war; we say no war," and gave speeches outside the White House.

In an interview with CBS's News, Charlie Rose, Mr.Assad stated that his government was not behind a chemical attack that killed and injured hundreds of civilians, and stated that Syria might retaliate if attacked.

Tension rises in Cairo amongst the locals and Syrian refugees.