Pompeo: Syria used a chemical weapon
Secretary of State says US concluded that the Assad regime used chlorine as a chemical weapon in an attack in May.
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Sarin and chlorine used twice in Syria in 2017
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says deadly sarin and chlorine were used in two separate attacks in Syria.
Chemical weapons watchdog investigating attacks in Syria
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons investigating alleged chlorine gas attacks in the Syrian region of Eastern Ghouta.
Syrian government blamed for chlorine attack in Eastern Ghouta
Syrian opposition says the government launched a deadly chlorine gas attack on rebel-held enclave.
Report: Syrian civilians injured in chlorine gas attack
Syrian activists say at least 11 people suffered chlorine gas poisoning during attack in Idlib province.
Syrian rebels use toxic gas in Aleppo
Syrian state media claims rebels fired shells containing toxic gas into government-held parts of Aleppo.
UN inquiry blames Syrian army for chlorine attacks
UN inquiry identifies two Syrian Air Force helicopter squadrons and two other units in chlorine gas attacks, says Western diplomat.
Syrian regime denies using chlorine
Syrian government denies it used chlorine gas in an attack in Aleppo, following which dozens were treated for breathing problems.
Chemical watchdog concerned over chlorine attack
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says it is "disturbed" by the alleged use of toxic chemicals in Aleppo.
Syrian regime reportedly uses chlorine in Aleppo
Dozens of people treated for breathing problems in Aleppo after regime helicopters drop barrel bombs which may have contained chlorine gas.
OPCW concerned over chlorine attack near Aleppo
Chemical weapons watchdog voices concern over reports of a chlorine gas attack in which 24 people were injured.
CIA chief: ISIS can make chemical weapons
CIA director John Brennan warns that ISIS has the capability to make small quantities of chlorine and mustard gas.
OPCW 'confident' mustard gas was used in Syria
UN chemical weapons watchdog confirms mustard gas was used in Syria in August, and also reports yet another chlorine attack.
United States Investigation of Chlorine Attacks
United States asks Security Council to set up an investigative panel to identify those behind deadly chlorine gas attacks in Syria.
Russia Wants Answers on Syria Chlorine Gas Attacks
Even Syria's longtime ally says an investigation is warranted into reports of up to 45 attacks in recent months on innocent Syrians.
Obama: Chlorine Not 'Historically' a Chem. Weapon
POTUS insists that US is investigating reports of attacks, but implies that chlorine may not justify action against Syria.
Hezbollah 'Apparently Already Has Chlorine Gas'
Defense Minister says IDF will not allow transfer of chlorine bombs from Syria, but it may be too late. Assad using chlorine on civilians.
US to UN: Investigate Syrian Chemical Weapons Use
Diplomats say there is 'mounting evidence' of more chlorine gas attacks despite lengthy chemical removal process.
HRW: 'Strong Evidence' Assad Used Chlorine Gas
Pair of attacks in Idlib province likely from regime helicopters, rights group insists.
Kerry: We're Investigating Syria Chlorine Attack
Secretary of State warns Syria of consequences if it is discovered the regime used chlorine gas this week.
Syria: Children Among Dead in Regime Gas Attack
Barrel bomb attack by government forces in Idlib province allegedly contained chlorine gas. Three young children among the dead.
United States Concerned About ISIS Use of Chlorine
American military "concerned" about reports that ISIS jihadists used chlorine gas, but cannot confirm the account.
Security Council Condemns Use of Chlorine in Syria
UN Security Council condemns the use of chlorine in Syria, threatens measures if chemicals are used in future attacks.
UN Investigators Confident Chlorine Used in Syria
Chemical weapons investigators conclude "with a high degree of confidence" that chlorine gas was used in Syria last year.
Syria: We Didn't Use Chlorine - 'Terrorists' Did
Syria’s deputy foreign minister denies his government used chemical weapons or chlorine, places the blame on the rebels.
Report: ISIS Used Chemical Weapons Against Iraq
Rumored chlorine gas attack in Iraq raises questions - was the group's stronghold in Syria responsible for other attacks?
Kerry: Assad Will be Held to Account Over Chlorine
Secretary of State John warns Assad's regime it would be held to account for using chlorine gas against civilians.
Kerry: Assad Violated Chemical Weapons Treaty
Secretary of State says there is evidence that Syrian President is using chlorine gas “in violation” of a global chemical weapons treaty.
OPCW Confirms Chlorine Gas was Used in Syria
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says it found "compelling confirmation" of the use of chlorine gas in Syria.
Inspectors: Chlorine Gas Likely Used in Syria
Chemical weapons inspectors say they found information suggesting that chlorine gas had been used in Syria.
Chlorine Gas in Syria? Results 'Inconclusive'
Paris backpedals on statements accusing Syrian regime of using chlorine gas after lab tests prove nothing.
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