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News and updates about Syrian chemical weapons

Trump, Macron agree on joint response to Syria chemical attack

U.S. and French Presidents agree on a joint response in the event of another chemical attack in Syria.

Trump, Macron agree on joint response to Syria chemical attack

Putin 'convinced' Assad didn't use chemical weapons

Russian President dismisses any suggestion that Syrian President was behind April chemical attack.

Putin 'convinced' Assad didn't use chemical weapons

Macron: Use of chemical weapons in Syria a 'red line'

French President warns the use of chemical weapons in Syria would result in reprisals.

Macron: Use of chemical weapons in Syria a 'red line'

Report: Syria continuing to make chemical weapons

Western intelligence agency finds Syria is continuing to make chemical weapons in violation of 2013 deal.

Report: Syria continuing to make chemical weapons

HRW: Pattern of chemical weapons use in Syria

Human Rights Watch says Syrian government forces used deadly nerve gas in four recent attacks.

HRW: Pattern of chemical weapons use in Syria

France blames Syrian regime for chemical weapons attack

French intelligence services say they have scientific proof that Syrian regime was responsible for April 4 chemical weapons attack.

France blames Syrian regime for chemical weapons attack

U.S. sanctions Syria following chemical weapons attack

Treasury sanctions employees of Syrian research center following chemical weapons attack in Idlib.

U.S. sanctions Syria following chemical weapons attack

France has evidence Assad used chemical weapons

French Foreign Minister says his country has evidence the Syrian government carried out chemical weapons attack in Idlib.

France has evidence Assad used chemical weapons

No to bombing Syria

Although there was much praise for Trump's decision to bomb Shayrat Air Base, there is another side to the story. Opinion.

No to bombing Syria

U.S. intelligence: Assad kept some of his chemical weapons

U.S. intelligence agencies suspect Syrian President kept chemical weapons he agreed to surrender in 2013.

U.S. intelligence: Assad kept some of his chemical weapons

Pence: Russia must eliminate Syria's chemical weapons

U.S. Vice President says all options are on the table following chemical attack in Syria.

Pence: Russia must eliminate Syria's chemical weapons

Russia and China veto resolution on Syria sanctions

Russia and China veto UN resolution that would have imposed sanctions on Syria over chemical weapons.

Russia and China veto resolution on Syria sanctions

Security Council to vote on Syria sanctions

Security Council likely to vote on resolution sanctioning Syrian officials over chemical weapons attacks as early as next week.

Security Council to vote on Syria sanctions

Syria denies using chemical weapons

Syria's government says Human Rights Watch's claims it used chemical weapons in Aleppo are "fabricated".

Syria denies using chemical weapons

Report: Syrian government used chemical weapons in Aleppo

Human Rights Watch says Syrian government forces carried out at least eight chemical attacks in Aleppo.

Report: Syrian government used chemical weapons in Aleppo

Report: Assad named as responsible for chemical attacks

For the first time, investigators say they suspect Syrian President and his brother are responsible for the use of chemical weapons.

Report: Assad named as responsible for chemical attacks

France, Britain to seek sanctions on Syria over chemical attacks

Security Council resolution will slap sanctions on Syrian authorities responsible for the use of chemical weapons.

France, Britain to seek sanctions on Syria over chemical attacks

Syria: Claims we used chemical weapons are lies

Syria launches blistering attack on "Western" countries that have accused it of using chemical weapons.

Syria: Claims we used chemical weapons are lies

Chemical watchdog accepts Russia's offer to aid Syria probe

OPCW accepts Russia's offer to provide it with possible evidence of chemical attack in Aleppo.

Chemical watchdog accepts Russia's offer to aid Syria probe

OPCW probing over 20 reports of Syria chemical attacks

Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons believes ISIS may have manufactured mustard gas used in Syria and Iraq.

OPCW probing over 20 reports of Syria chemical attacks

Chemical watchdog condemns both Syria and ISIS

Executive body of global chemical arms watchdog condemns both Syria and ISIS for using toxic weapons.

Chemical watchdog condemns both Syria and ISIS

UN extends Syria chemical attacks probe

Security Council extends mandate of a panel investigating chemical attacks in Syria until November 18.

UN extends Syria chemical attacks probe

Syrian rebels use toxic gas in Aleppo

Syrian state media claims rebels fired shells containing toxic gas into government-held parts of Aleppo.

Syrian rebels use toxic gas in Aleppo

Russia: Report on Syria chemical weapons unconvincing

Russia dismisses UN-led investigation showing that Syrian forces carried out three chemical attacks, opposes sanctions.

Russia: Report on Syria chemical weapons unconvincing

UN extends Syria chemical weapons probe

UN Security Council gives panel investigating chemical weapons use in Syria another month to complete its work.

UN extends Syria chemical weapons probe

UN inquiry blames Syrian military for chlorine attacks

UN inquiry identifies two Syrian Air Force helicopter squadrons and two other units in chlorine gas attacks, says Western diplomat.

UN inquiry blames Syrian military for chlorine attacks

Syrian regime denies using chlorine, blames 'terrorists'

Syrian government denies it used chlorine gas in an attack in Aleppo, following which dozens were treated for breathing problems.

Syrian regime denies using chlorine, blames 'terrorists'

Chemical watchdog concerned over chlorine attack in Aleppo

Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says it is "disturbed" by the alleged use of toxic chemicals in Aleppo.

Chemical watchdog concerned over chlorine attack in Aleppo

Syrian regime reportedly uses chlorine gas in Aleppo

Dozens of people treated for breathing problems in Aleppo after regime helicopters drop barrel bombs which may have contained chlorine gas.

Syrian regime reportedly uses chlorine gas in Aleppo

Russia rejects UN findings on Syrian chemical weapons

Russia says findings of a UN-led investigation on Syrian chemical attack are not conclusive enough to trigger sanctions.

Russia rejects UN findings on Syrian chemical weapons

France presses UN to condemn Syrian chemical attacks

France pressing Security Council members to condemn the Syrian government over report that Syrian troops used chemical weapons.

France presses UN to condemn Syrian chemical attacks

U.S. calls for Assad to be held accountable for chemical attacks

White House says it is "impossible to deny" that Syria launched chemical weapon attacks.

U.S. calls for Assad to be held accountable for chemical attacks

UN report determines both Assad and ISIS used chemical weapons

UN investigation finds Syrian President's forces carried out at least two chemical attacks, and ISIS jihadists used mustard gas as a weapon.

UN report determines both Assad and ISIS used chemical weapons

France concerned over reports of chemical attack in Syria

France alarmed at reports of a deadly chemical attack in the Syrian battleground city of Aleppo.

France concerned over reports of chemical attack in Syria

Watchdog demands Syria explain chemical warfare agents

OPCW pressing Syria to explain why it still has four undeclared chemical warfare agents.

Watchdog demands Syria explain chemical warfare agents

Russia seeks resolution on Syria chemical weapons

Russia and China propose UN resolution that would have states report when terrorists are developing chemical weapons in Syria.

Russia seeks resolution on Syria chemical weapons

Obama 'proud' of decision not to attack Syria

President says he does not regret not attacking Syria despite warning that its using chemical weapons would be crossing a red line.

Obama 'proud' of decision not to attack Syria

State Department 'aware' of reports of Syria chemical attacks

State Department spokesman: Washington is aware of reports that chemical weapons were used in Syria, but can't confirm them.

State Department 'aware' of reports of Syria chemical attacks

UN team probing chemical attacks to visit Syria in March

UN team tasked with identifying those responsible for chemical attacks in Syria will begin investigations in early March.

UN team probing chemical attacks to visit Syria in March

OPCW: Syria's chemical arsenal completely destroyed

UN chemical weapons watchdog says Syria's arsenal has been completely destroyed after more than two years of work.

OPCW: Syria's chemical arsenal completely destroyed

UN watchdog finds traces of sarin exposure in Syria

OPCW says it has found that some people in Syria may have been exposed to sarin or a sarin-like gas.

UN watchdog finds traces of sarin exposure in Syria

Hagel: Obama hurt his credibility by failing to act in Syria

Former Defense Secretary criticizes President Obama for his failure to follow up on a warning to Syria about using chemical weapons.

Hagel: Obama hurt his credibility by failing to act in Syria

Syria denies using chemical weapons in civil war

Syria tells global watchdog it is fully cooperating with the destruction of its toxic stockpile, as agreed upon in 2013.

Syria denies using chemical weapons in civil war

Global watchdog voices 'concern' over chemical arms use in Syria

Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons calls for those behind chemical attacks in Syria to be held accountable.

Global watchdog voices 'concern' over chemical arms use in Syria

OPCW 'confident' that 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.

OPCW 'confident' that mustard gas was used in Syria

UN watchdog: Mustard gas was used in Syria

OPCW source says it has been concluded that mustard gas was used during fighting in Syria, but can't say who used it.

UN watchdog: Mustard gas was used in Syria

Russia Reportedly Delaying Syrian Chemical Weapons Probe

Diplomats say Russia is delaying the launch of UN investigation aimed at assigning blame for chemical weapon attacks in Syria.

Russia Reportedly Delaying Syrian Chemical Weapons Probe

Security Council Approves Syria Chemical Weapons Probe

UN Security Council votes unanimously to set up a panel to identify who is behind deadly chlorine gas attacks in Syria.

Security Council Approves Syria Chemical Weapons Probe

Will Perpetrators of Syria Chemical Attacks be Identified?

United States and Russia agree on draft UN resolution aimed at identifying the perpetrators of chemical weapons attacks in Syria.

Will Perpetrators of Syria Chemical Attacks be Identified?

White House Concerned Over Syrian Chemical Weapons

White House concerned over the fact that undeclared traces of chemical weapons were found in Syria.

White House Concerned Over Syrian Chemical Weapons

Diplomats: Traces of Undeclared Sarin and VX Found in Syria

International inspectors have found traces of sarin and VX nerve agent in Syria that had not been declared to the OPCW.

Diplomats: Traces of Undeclared Sarin and VX Found in Syria

Syria Destroys Three Chemical Weapons Sites

In latest report, OPCW says Syria has destroyed three of its 12 chemical weapons production sites.

Syria Destroys Three Chemical Weapons Sites

UN Head of Disarmament Steps Down

Representative in charge of disarming Syria's chemical weapons steps down, will be replaced by adviser to Ban Ki-Moon.

UN Head of Disarmament Steps Down

UN Investigators Highly Confident Chlorine Was Used in Syria

Chemical weapons investigators conclude "with a high degree of confidence" that chlorine gas was used in Syria last year.

UN Investigators Highly Confident Chlorine Was Used in Syria

Syria Declares Four More Chemical Facilities

Syria declares four chemical weapons facilities it had not mentioned before, raising concerns among the West.

Syria Declares Four More Chemical Facilities

Panetta Criticizes Obama Over Failure to Act in Syria

In new book, former defense chief criticizes Obama's backtracking on action in Syria over its use of chemical weapons.

Panetta Criticizes Obama Over Failure to Act in Syria

Kerry: Assad Will be Held to Account for Using Chlorine

Secretary of State John warns Assad's regime it would be held to account for using chlorine gas against civilians.

Kerry: Assad Will be Held to Account for Using Chlorine

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.

Kerry: Assad Violated Chemical Weapons Treaty

Israeli Official: Syria Has Retained Some Chemical Weapons

Israel believes Syria has retained caches of combat-ready chemical weapons after giving up raw materials, says senior Israeli official.

Israeli Official: Syria Has Retained Some Chemical Weapons

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.

OPCW Confirms Chlorine Gas was Used in Syria