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Libya: Mustard Gas Nearly Reached Syrian Rebels

Libyan Islamists caught as they tried to send deadly chemical weapons to Syrian terrorists.

Libya: Mustard Gas Nearly Reached Syrian Rebels

US Denies Reports of Another Chemical Weapons Attack in Syria

Alleged survivors of January attack turn to US for support; White House dismisses claims, says survivors 'can't get their story straight.'

US Denies Reports of Another Chemical Weapons Attack in Syria

Libya Completes Destruction of Qaddafi's Chemical Arsenal

Libya has completely destroyed the chemical arsenal it inherited from ousted leader of Muammar Qaddafi.

Libya Completes Destruction of Qaddafi's Chemical Arsenal

OPCW: Second Shipment of Chemical Weapons Removed from Syria

Watchdog organization overseeing destruction of Syria's chemical weapons announces that operation continues despite airstrike.

OPCW: Second Shipment of Chemical Weapons Removed from Syria

Syria Misses Deadline on Most Dangerous Chemicals

First milestone in plan to destroy Syria's chemical weapons by mid 2014 missed, as most lethal weapons not shipped Dec. 31.

Syria Misses Deadline on Most Dangerous Chemicals

Syria Says Rebels Attacked Chemical Weapons Sites

Syria accuses "terrorists" of recently attacking two sites where chemical arms were stored.

Syria Says Rebels Attacked Chemical Weapons Sites

OPCW Head: Israel Should Renounce Chemical Weapons

Head of Nobel winner OPCW says Israel should join the Chemical Weapons Convention, just like Syria did.

OPCW Head: Israel Should Renounce Chemical Weapons

Assad Forces Capture Key Town, Open WMD Routes

Syrian army seizes town on Damascus-Homs highway, allows shipment of supplies and chemical weapons for disposal.

Assad Forces Capture Key Town, Open WMD Routes

US 'Knew About Rebel Chemical Weapons, Acted Selectively'

Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist reveals proof that US administration knew both sides had weapons; officials deny claims.

US 'Knew About Rebel Chemical Weapons, Acted Selectively'

Official: Home Front Command to Stop Producing Gas Masks

Senior official says budget for masks, which were distributed in a nationwide program earlier this year, will be evaluated in 6 months.

Official: Home Front Command to Stop Producing Gas Masks

OPCW: Delays in Syrian Chemical Weapons Removal

Watchdog organization disposing of Syrian chemical arsenal says technical difficulties will delay Dec 31 'priority' weapon deadline.

OPCW: Delays in Syrian Chemical Weapons Removal

OPCW Destroys Syria's Unfilled Munitions

Plan to eliminate Syria's chemical weapons stockpile moving along, says the international chemical weapons watchdog.

OPCW Destroys Syria's Unfilled Munitions

Syrian Opposition Claims Assad Used Chemical Weapons Again

Syrian opposition says Assad's forces used poison gas near Damascus, Syrian government denies it did.

Syrian Opposition Claims Assad Used Chemical Weapons Again

Pentagon Preparing to Destroy Syrian Chemical Weapons

Pentagon to destroy Syria's chemical weapons stockpile using a system that has not yet been tested at sea, say officials.

Pentagon Preparing to Destroy Syrian Chemical Weapons

Syria Asks for International Aid to Destroy Chemical Weapons

Syrian deputy FM states that without international aid, operation to destroy arsenal faces security risk.

Syria Asks for International Aid to Destroy Chemical Weapons

Syrian Chem Weapons May be Destroyed at Sea

No country has volunteered to have the chemical weapons destroyed on its soil.

Syrian Chem Weapons May be Destroyed at Sea

War Prevents Inspection of Two Syrian Chemical Sites

Two of Syria's chemical weapons sites have not been inspected by international experts due to security concerns.

War Prevents Inspection of Two Syrian Chemical Sites

Defense Min. Vows to Prevent Hezbollah from Obtaining Heavy Arms

Comments come after Israeli jets reportedly strike another Syrian weapons convoy headed to Lebanese terror group.

Defense Min. Vows to Prevent Hezbollah from Obtaining Heavy Arms

Kerry: Chemical Arsenal Should be Shipped Out of Syria

U.S. Secretary of State suggests that Syria's chemical weapons should be placed on a ship and removed from the region.

Kerry: Chemical Arsenal Should be Shipped Out of Syria

Syria Chemical Weapons Team Requests Truce

Nobel prize-winning team dismantling Assad's chemical weapons arsenal says it can't do its job while fighting continues.

Syria Chemical Weapons Team Requests Truce

Nobel Peace Prize for Chemical Weapons Dismantlers

Chemical watchdog OPCW won for their "extensive work to eliminate chemical weapons."

Nobel Peace Prize for Chemical Weapons Dismantlers

Syria: 'Excellent Start On Chemical Disarmament'

"It was an excellent first day, with stress on the word 'first'," said a Damascus official of Syria's chemical disarmament.

Syria: 'Excellent Start On Chemical Disarmament'

US & Russia Call For November Syria Peace Conference

Both countries urge a UN conference to seek the formation of a transitional government in the war-torn country.

US & Russia Call For November Syria Peace Conference

Assad: I've Made Mistakes

Syrian President admits that he has made “mistakes”, but continues to refuse to talk to the "terrorist" rebels.

Assad: I've Made Mistakes

Syrian General: Assad Sent Chemical Weapons to Hezbollah

Defected Syrian Brigadier General Zaher al-Sakat says Assad has no real intention of handing over his chemical weapons.

Syrian General: Assad Sent Chemical Weapons to Hezbollah

UN Team Begins Syria Disarmament Mission

As UN experts leave Damascus, a team of 20 inspectors plan to destroy Syria's stockpile of chemical weapons.

UN Team Begins Syria Disarmament Mission

Journalist: Nazi Scientists Helped Arabs Produce WMDs

Nazi scientists helped Arab countries produce chemical and biological weapons, an Egyptian journalist recently claimed.

Journalist: Nazi Scientists Helped Arabs Produce WMDs

Assad: We'll Adhere to the UN Resolution

Syria will adhere to United Nations accords on its chemical weapons, President Bashar Al-Assad tells an Italian television channel.

Assad: We'll Adhere to the UN Resolution

Peres: I Doubt Assad Ever Read Anne Frank's Diary

President Shimon Peres compares the gassing of millions of Jews during the Holocaust to the use of chemical weapons in Syria.

Peres: I Doubt Assad Ever Read Anne Frank's Diary

Syria: UN Investigating Seven More Chemical Attacks

UN inspectors expand their investigation to include alleged incident both before and after August 21 attack on Damascus suburbs.

Syria: UN Investigating Seven More Chemical Attacks

US, Russian Experts: 9 Months to Destroy Syrian Weapons

According to the appraisal, most of chemical materials in Syria's possession are not ready for use, which could facilitate their disposal.

US, Russian Experts: 9 Months to Destroy Syrian Weapons

Chemical Weapons Inspectors Return to Syria

UN chemical weapons inspectors to probe three cases of suspected chemical weapons use.

Chemical Weapons Inspectors Return to Syria

Nasrallah Denies Receiving Chemical Weapons from Syria

Hezbollah leader denies claims that his group had received chemical weapons from Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad.

Nasrallah Denies Receiving Chemical Weapons from Syria

Assad Promises Full Compliance With Weapons Inspectors

Syrian president says he will comply with Russian-brokered deal over chemical weapons, but warns "rebels" could attack inspectors.

Assad Promises Full Compliance With Weapons Inspectors

Russia Mulls Sending Troops to 'Monitor' Syrian Chemical Weapons

Russian Foreign Minister makes the suggestion on Russian TV, as mortar round strikes Damascus embassy.

Russia Mulls Sending Troops to 'Monitor' Syrian Chemical Weapons

Syria Meets Deadline, Hands in Data on Chemical Arsenal

Syria hands over complete data on its chemical arsenal, meeting a Saturday deadline to avert military strikes

Syria Meets Deadline, Hands in Data on Chemical Arsenal

UN Hits Back at Russia on Syria's Chemical Weapons

United Nations slams Russia's remarks that inspectors' report on Syria was "one-sided."

UN Hits Back at Russia on Syria's Chemical Weapons

Germany Admits Exporting Chemicals to Syria

Germany says it exported 111 tons of chemicals to Syria between 2002 and 2006 that could be used in the production of sarin gas.

Germany Admits Exporting Chemicals to Syria

UN Inspectors to Return to Syria

United Nations investigators are planning to return to Syria to follow up on more allegations of chemical weapons use.

UN Inspectors to Return to Syria

Assad Smuggling Weapons Through Tunnels to Hizbullah

A Saudi paper has reported the Syrian President is smuggling chemical weapons to Hizbullah using underground tunnels.

Assad Smuggling Weapons Through Tunnels to Hizbullah

Syria Hands Russia 'Proof' of Rebel Chemical Weapons Use

Russian Deputy FM rejects UN chemical inspectors' report as "politicised, biased and one-sided".

Syria Hands Russia 'Proof' of Rebel Chemical Weapons Use

UN Powers Begin Talks on Syria Resolution

Diplomats launch talks on a resolution that would demand the destruction of Syria's chemical arsenal.

UN Powers Begin Talks on Syria Resolution

Lebanese MP Echoes Claims Hezbollah Received Chemical Arms

MP from Al Mustakbal party joins another politician who says Syria has transferred chemical weapons to Hezbollah.

Lebanese MP Echoes Claims Hezbollah Received Chemical Arms

U.S.: UN Report Bolsters Argument that Assad Used Chemicals

Susan Rice: UN report reinforces our assessment that the Syrian regime was behind the chemical attack.

U.S.: UN Report Bolsters Argument that Assad Used Chemicals

UN Envoys: No Doubt that Assad is Behind Chemical Attack

Ambassadors to the United Nations call to hold Syrian President accountable for the chemical attack on August 21.

UN Envoys: No Doubt that Assad is Behind Chemical Attack

Yaalon: Credible Military Threat Brings Diplomatic Solutions

The deal over Syria's chemical weapons proves that a credible threat of force can bring diplomatic solutions, says Defense Minister.

Yaalon: Credible Military Threat Brings Diplomatic Solutions

Saudi Daily: 'Chemical Weapons Smuggled to Hezbollah'

Syria has smuggled some of its chemical weapons to Hezbollah, according to a leading Saudi newspaper.

Saudi Daily: 'Chemical Weapons Smuggled to Hezbollah'

Iran Takes Aim at Israel on Chemical Weapons

Iranian foreign ministry spokeswoman says Israel should face international pressure to ratify the Chemical Weapons Convention.

Iran Takes Aim at Israel on Chemical Weapons

UN Inspectors Hand In Report on Syria

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon receives inspection team's report on last month's chemical attack in Damascus.

UN Inspectors Hand In Report on Syria

Hollande Doesn't Rule Out Syria Strike

"The military option must remain" despite Syria's agreement to eradicate its chemical weapons, says French President.

Hollande Doesn't Rule Out Syria Strike

Syrian Minister: We Take This Agreement Very Seriously

Syria's information minister says his country "does not waste time" and is already implementing the Russia-U.S. deal.

Syrian Minister: We Take This Agreement Very Seriously

Kerry to Syria: You’re Not Off the Hook Yet

"The threat of force remains," Kerry warns Syria in a news conference with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Kerry to Syria: You’re Not Off the Hook Yet

Syrian Rebels Reject U.S.-Russia Initiative

"We cannot accept any part" of the initiative to disarm Syria of its chemical weapons, says Free Syrian Army head.

Syrian Rebels Reject U.S.-Russia Initiative

McCain and Graham Slam Syria Agreement

"Assad will deceive the world," say Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham of the U.S.-Russia agreement on Syria's chemical weapons.

McCain and Graham Slam Syria Agreement

US, Russia Reach Deal on Syria

Syria's chemical weapons must be destroyed or removed by mid-2014. Obama: force still an option.

US, Russia Reach Deal on Syria

Report: Assad Scattering Chemical Weapons

Despite agreeing to part ways with his deadly arsenal, Wall Street Journal says the Assad regime is playing a game of hide and seek.

Report: Assad Scattering Chemical Weapons

Kerry to Syria: This Is Not a Game

A U.S. threat to attack Syria for gassing its own people remains an option, stresses Secretary of State John Kerry.

Kerry to Syria: This Is Not a Game

Syria Joins Anti-Chemical Weapons Treaty, U.S. Unimpressed

Syria's UN ambassador his country has joined the anti-chemical weapons treaty. State Dept.: Military option still on the table.

Syria Joins Anti-Chemical Weapons Treaty, U.S. Unimpressed

Leaked UN Inspectors' Report: Attack Looks Like Assad's Work

Report by international inspectors on Syrian chemical weapons claims Bashar al-Assad was almost certainly behind Aug 21 attack.

Leaked UN Inspectors' Report: Attack Looks Like Assad's Work

Chemical Weapons Threat 'Neither Theoretical Nor Distant'

Foreign Ministry spokesman voices doubt over Russian-led initiative to force Syrian regime to hand over chemical weapons.

Chemical Weapons Threat 'Neither Theoretical Nor Distant'