Is the poisoning of schoolgirls in Iran a new front in the war against girls' education?
Accounts differ, but many reports cite more than 1,000 cases of poisoning at schools across Iran.
Tue Mar 07 2023
Britain expels 23 Russian diplomats over chemical attack on ex-spy
Russia, which has repeatedly denied any involvement in the nerve agent attack, said Britain should expect retaliation for its actions.
Wed Mar 14 2018
UK could join U.S. action in event of new Syria chemical attack - Johnson
Britain would find it difficult to refuse a request for military assistance in Syria if the U.S. decided to take action against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad over chemical weapons use.
Thu Apr 27 2017
Syria's Assad says chemical attack "fabricated"
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stressed that the alleged chemical attack in Khan Sheikhoun town was fabricated, and a bunch of lies.
Sat Apr 22 2017
Syria's Assad says Idlib chemical attack 'fabrication' - AFP interview
Assad also said Syria's military had given up all chemical weapons, AFP said on its Twitter account.
Thu Apr 13 2017
US disputes Russia's claims
US officials step up their criticism of Russia's support for Syrian leader and push back on Moscow's condemnation of last week's missile attack.
Wed Apr 12 2017
Despite US missile barrage, Syria continues airstrikes against rebels
Residents of the Syrian town devastated by a chemical weapons attack last week said warplanes had returned to bomb them Saturday, despite a US missile barrage and warnings of possible further response
Sun Apr 09 2017
The biggest question about attacking Assad is: What comes next?
A chemical attack Tuesday blamed on the Assad regime killed scores of civilians and has triggered a response from the Pentagon.
Fri Apr 07 2017
Trump says chemical attack in Syria crossed many lines
His accusations against Assad put him directly at odds with Moscow, the Syrian's president principal backer.
Thu Apr 06 2017
Daish victims suffer as evidence of chemical attacks grows
She was a victim of what appears to have been the fourth chemical weapons attack launched by Islamic State during September and October against civilians in the town of Qayyara.
Sun Nov 13 2016
Syria gives Russia 'new evidence' rebels behind chem attack
Russia has repeatedly expressed suspicion that the chemical attack was a "provocation" staged by the rebels with the aim of attracting Western military intervention in the conflict.
Wed Sep 18 2013
Assad warns US will 'pay the price' if it attacks Syria
He also warned of the risks of possible chemical attacks by rebels or "terrorists" if there was outside intervention in Syria.
Mon Sep 09 2013
The first Youtube videos to start a war?
The images flooded in only hours after the Aug. 21 chemical attack in Damascus. And they soon reached the very highest rung of US government
Sat Aug 31 2013
Turkey would join anti-Syria coalition without UN consensus
UN experts were due to start investigating a suspected Syrian chemical attack on Monday, a day after the Syrian authorities approved the inspection.
Mon Aug 26 2013
Syria chemical attack evidence may have been destroyed: Hague
The experts are Monday to start investigating the site of the alleged attack as a sceptical Washington said Syria's acceptance had come too late.
Sun Aug 25 2013