But CarolC, this present US administration is bound by the UN charter much as Hitler was bound by the pact he signed with Stalin. Until now I've always expected the US and the UK to act honourably and in good faith in international affairs, and I think a large part of the world has felt the same - though goodness knows, some countries had little reason to do so.

It will be many years before either country can retrieve such good standing after this coming outrage.