Syria chemical arms removal back on track: task force
DAMASCUS: The transfer of Syria’s chemical weapons out of the country under an international accord is back on schedule, a maritime task force in charge...
Syria chemical weapons
Chemical watchdog urges truces so Syria can disarm
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The Hague: The world’s chemical weapons watchdog called Wednesday for temporary truces to meet tight disarmament deadlines in Syria, where fresh bloodshed served as a...
UN Council orders Syria chemical arms destroyed
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United Nations: The UN Security Council unanimously passed a landmark resolution Friday ordering the destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons and condemning a murderous poison gas...
World poised to seal Syria chemical weapons deal
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The Hague: Inspectors will next week begin the process of eradicating Syria’s chemical arsenal...
UN powers make progress on Syria resolution: envoys
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UNITED NATIONS: The world’s major powers made important progress Wednesday on key points of a UN Security Council resolution on destroying Syria’s chemical weapons, envoys...
Syrian rebels make DIY masks in case of gas attack
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LATAKIA PROVINCE, Syria: An empty soda bottle, crushed charcoal and cola-soaked gauze — Syrian rebels are scrambling to protect against chemical attacks by regime forces...
US President Barack Obama warns Syria on chemical weapons
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WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama has warned Syria that using chemical weapons would be a “game changer,” as he faces rising pressure at home and...
Obama wants ‘definitive judgment’ on Syria chemical arms
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Washington: US President Barack Obama is awaiting a “definitive judgment” on whether the Syrian regime used chemical weapons against rebel fighters before taking action, the...
US says Syria likely used chemical weapons
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WASHINGTON: The United States said for the first time that Syria had likely used chemical weapons against rebel forces, but emphasized spy agencies were still not...
Syria accuses rebels of using ‘chemical weapons’
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Damascus: Syria’s government on Tuesday accused rebel forces of using chemical weapons, with state media saying “terrorists” had fired “rockets containing chemical materials” in Aleppo...