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France issues arrest warrant for Assad
France issues arrest warrant for Syrian President over his regime’s alleged use of chemical weapons against civilians.
UN chemical watchdog:
'Syria has yet to disclose its chemical program'
Syria agreed to destroy its chemical weapons in 2013 under a deal brokered by Moscow and Washington.
US completes destruction of chemical weapons stockpile
The last of the USA's declared chemical weapons arsenal has been safely destroyed under the Chemical Weapons Convention of 1997.
100,000 Tons of Nazi chemical weapons at bottom of Baltic Sea
Nazi chemical weapons dating to the end of World War II placed at the bottom of the Baltic Sea by the Allies now pose toxic danger.
Ukraine war:
OPCW monitoring situation in Mariupol
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons expresses concern following reports of use of chemical weapons in Mariupol.
Zelenskyy warns:
'Russia could use chemical weapons in Ukraine'
Ukrainian President calls on West to impose strong sanctions on Russia to deter it from using chemical weapons.
US equipping Ukraine in case Russia uses chemical weapons
The US other countries have warned that Russia could deploy chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine.
Biden:
'Putin considering using chemical weapons against Ukraine'
US President: Russia's accusations that Kyiv has biological and chemical weapons illustrate that Putin is considering using such weapons.
Zelenskyy: 'No chemical weapons were developed in our land'
Ukraine Pres. denies allegations of chemical weapons manufacture, warns Russia will suffer 'most severe sanctions' if it uses such weapons.
UNSC to discuss alleged US biological activities in Ukraine
Russia requests Security Council meeting a day after claiming US conducts “military biological activities" in Ukraine.
White House warns:
'Russia could use chemical weapons in Ukraine'
Warning comes after Moscow claims US houses biological weapons in Ukrainian territory.
Syria rejects report finding it used chemical weapons in 2018
Syria rejects global watchdog's report that found it used chemical weapons on a rebel-held town in 2018.
Report: Assad regime dropped chlorine bomb on civilians in 2018
Report concludes that units of the Syrian Arab Air Force used chemical weapons in rebel-held Saraqib on 4 February 2018.
US acts against Iranian firm for chemical weapons research
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says US will counter any efforts by Iran to develop WMDs.
US: Signs that Syrian gov't is using chemical weapons
State Department says there are signs that Syrian government may be using chemical weapons, warns of response.
Report: Assad regime carried out over 300 chemical attacks
New report Syria has carried out hundreds of chemical attacks on civilians since deal to destroy chemical weapons.
Bolton warns Syria against using chemical weapons
US National Security Adviser arrives in Israel, warns Syria there's no change in US position against the use of chemical weapons.
Russia attacks Syrian rebels after suspected chemical attack
Russian warplanes attack rebel-held areas in northern Syria following suspected poison gas attack in Aleppo.
Report: 41 injured in poison gas attack in Syria
Syrian media claims rebels used poison gas in attack on the al-Khalidiya neighborhood of Aleppo.
Germany: Plot to attack Israel with chemical weapons uncovered
Syrian arrested in Germany in alleged plot to attack Israeli targets with chemical weapons.
US: 'Lots of evidence' Assad planning chemical attack
US representative for Syria says there is "lots of evidence" that chemical weapons are being prepared by Syrian government forces in Idlib.
White House warns Assad against use of chemical weapons
White House warns Syrian President against using chemical weapons in Idlib, says the US and its allies will respond "appropriately".
Chemical weapons watch-dog group recognizes 'Palestine'
The Hague-based global convention against chemical weapons recognizes Palestinian statehood, accepts PA as member state.
Watch: Launching of Tomahawk missile at sea
US Defense Department publishes documentation of launching of missiles at Syrian chemical weapons sites from navy ship.
Haley: US not pulling out of Syria until goals achieved
US Ambassador to UN says US ties with Russia are 'very strained' following Syria missile strikes, says US not withdrawing from Syria yet.
Trump: Syria strike was 'perfectly executed'
Trump says Syria strike was 'perfectly executed,' 'mission accomplished.' Pence: Strikes were 'morally right act to take.'
Macron: France has proof Assad regime used chemical weapons
French president says government has not decided yet whether to participate in military response to chemical weapons attack on civilians.
Chemical Weapon Attack:
Trump to decide on possible military strike in next 24-48 hours
President Trump decries 'heinous' Syrian chemical weapon attack, will determine response over next day or two.
Trump Threatens Syria:
'Assad the Animal will pay for chemical weapons attack'
President Trump vows Syrian regime will pay a 'big price'.
Amb Haley briefs Security Council on chemical weapons in Syria
'Just a few years ago, a single chemical weapons attack would have united us in shock and anger, enough for us to take immediate action.'
Haley: Russia must account for its use of chemical weapons
Nikki Haley warns UN Security Council that chemical weapons may be used elsewhere if action is not taken against Russia's attack in UK.
Former Syrian general: Iran testing chemical weapons in Syria
Top Syrian defector says Iran developing missiles with chemical warheads 'to be used in Syria - but also for operations across the border.'
U.S.: Russia violated its duties on Syrian chemical weapons
U.S. says Russia violated its duty to guarantee the destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons.
At least 20 dead in suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria
20 people killed in apparent chemical weapons attack in Idlib province in Syria.
Report: Syrian civilians injured in chlorine gas attack
Syrian activists say at least 11 people suffered chlorine gas poisoning during attack in Idlib province.
Haley: Russia is telling the world chemical weapons are fine
US Amb. Nikki Haley speaks about chemical weapons use in Syria at a UN Security Council meeting.
UN intercepts shipments from North Korea to Syria
Two North Korean shipments to Syrian government agency responsible for chemical weapons intercepted by UN in six months.
Syria: OPCW report is 'false,' relies on 'terrorist' testimony
Syrian Foreign Ministry tells Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons that their report is 'the creation of a sick mind.'
US defense officials
Activity at Syrian base where chemical attack originated
Activity associated with chemical weapons spotted by US intelligence as President warns Assad preparing new chemical weapons attack
Trump admin: Assad planning mass chemical weapons attack
White House says Syria preparing for massacre of civilians using chemical weapons, warns Assad he will 'pay a heavy price'.
US Defense Chief: 'No doubt' Syria still has chemical weapons
General Mattis visits Israel, says Assad definately still possesses chemical weapons after recent chemical attack on civilians.
US gave Israel two hours warning before Syria strike
Israeli military officials say Assad still possesses 3 tons of chemical weapons.
WH spokesman: I let Trump down
Sean Spicer apologizes again for saying Hitler did not use chemical weapons, says he "let the President down."
Yad Vashem asks WH press secretary to visit website
Israeli Holocaust Museum asks Sean Spicer to visit website to learn about Holocaust following gaffe that Hitler never used chemical weapoons
Syrian refugee attacks leftists during CNN interview
CNN interviewee calls out leftist 'hypocrisy,' says if US really wants to help, they should make Syria a safe place for its citizens.
Rex Tillerson: Assad era is coming to an end
US Secretary of State says Russia has aligned itself with Iranians, Hezbollah, needs to choose whether to be part of a better future or not.
Spicer: Even Hitler didn't use chemical weapons
White House Press Secretary says 'even Hitler' didn't use chemical weapons the way Assad did.
Chemical attack in Syria
At least 100 killed in chemical weapons attack in northern Syrian city of Idlib.
Russia and China veto resolution on Syria sanctions
Russia and China veto UN resolution that would have imposed sanctions on Syria over chemical weapons.
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.
Syria denies using chemical weapons
Syria's government says Human Rights Watch's claims it used chemical weapons in Aleppo are "fabricated".
Iraqi soldiers discover ISIS chemical weapons stash in Mosul
Iraqi forces discover mustard chemical agents, Russian-made rockets at abandoned ISIS warehouse.
ISIS could use chemical weapons, warns British minister
British Security Minister warns that ISIS wants to carry out a massive attack in Britain and wouldn't hesitate to use chemical weapons.
Liberman: Israel stopped Hezbollah from getting chemical weapons
Defense Minister says Israel has acted to prevent the smuggling of Syrian chemical weapons to Hezbollah.
Syria: Claims we used chemical weapons are lies
Syria launches blistering attack on "Western" countries that have accused it of using chemical weapons.
22 rebels hit by ISIS chemical attack
ISIS attacks Syrian rebels with chemical weapons.
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.
UN extends Syria chemical attacks probe
Security Council extends mandate of a panel investigating chemical attacks in Syria until November 18.
Syrian rebels use toxic gas in Aleppo
Syrian state media claims rebels fired shells containing toxic gas into government-held parts of Aleppo.
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