Chemical weapons
4 of the deadliest chemical weapons used in Syria & elsewhere
A description of some of the chemical weapons that have been used in conflicts around the world.
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Syria says claims it uses chemical weapons "lies"
On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the Syrian government may still be using chemical weapons, following a suspected chlorine attack in the rebel enclave of eastern Ghouta on Monday.
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Putin hails Russia's destruction of chemical weapons, accuses US
Vladimir Putin also complained that the United States had not fulfilled its own obligations to destroy chemical weapons.
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US strikes destroyed Syrian means to deliver chemical weapons – admiral
Michelle Howard declined to give any details about the flight path of the missiles, or the US military assessment of the damage caused.
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Syria misses chemical weapons deadline
The next major deadline is 31 March, by when the most toxic substances are supposed to be destroyed.
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Russia, US agree on Syria arms elimination
Russian President Vladimir Putin made the comments at the end of the Asia-Pacific summit.
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Sarin gas used in Syria – UN report
The UN has released details of its investigation into the chemical attack in Syria.
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Syria agrees to Russian plan
The move follows threats by the US and France to stage a military strike on the country.
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Obama appeals for US to back his Syria bid
The US president has appealed to his country to back his bid to use military force in Syria.
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'Use of chemical weapons in Syria is undeniable'
US secretary of State John Kerry said Obama was consulting with allies before he decides on how to respond.
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Gunmen attack UN inspectors’ vehicle
UN inspectors in Syria went to investigate sites of an alleged chemical weapons strike.
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UN in Syria for gas attack inspection
United Nations said Damascus agreed to a ceasefire while experts inspect gs attack sites.
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Obama studies options after Syria gas attack
Barack Obama consulted David Cameron regarding chemical weapon use by Bashar al-Assad's forces.
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Intelligence - Syria used chemical weapons
It is believed that the Syrian government launched a chemical onslaught on civilians on Wednesday.
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US repositions naval forces - Syria
An official stressed the Navy had received no orders to prepare for any military operations.
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Death toll rises to 494 in Syria
Syria has denied reports of chemical weapons being used in Damascus.
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Putin thwarts G8 efforts to oust Assad
G8 leaders fail to reach an accord on war in Syria and Putin remains adamant to support Assad's camp.
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US meets to discuss arming Syrian rebels
The US government is at an advanced stage of talks to install weapons to aid Syrian rebels.
