Syria stalls UN investigation into chemical weapons attack
Five weeks later, the Syrian government has not responded to several follow up requests for the visa.
Fri Jul 07 2017
US says it appears Syria planning another chemical weapons attack
US also warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that he and his military would "pay a heavy price" if it conducts such an attack.
Tue Jun 27 2017
Trump, Putin discuss Syria ceasefire in first talks since US air strikes
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday moved to ease the tension from US air strikes in April against Russian ally Syria.
Wed May 03 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
U.S. consulted UK before Syrian strike - defence minister
"The American defence secretary Jim Mattis consulted me early yesterday evening about our assessment of the regime's culpability for the chemical weapons attack."
Fri Apr 07 2017
Britain says it fully supports U.S. strikes on Syria
Britain fully supports the U.S. military strike against a Syrian airfield from which a deadly chemical weapons attack was launched, a government spokesman said on Friday.
Fri Apr 07 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
Britain, France weigh joining US in possible strikes against Syria
British forces are drawing up contingency plans for a "proportionate" response to an alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria.
Wed Aug 28 2013
Obama, Cameron weigh Syria chemical weapons response
Barack Obama and David Cameron has expressed their grave concern about the "increasing signs" of a major chemical weapons attack in Syria.
Sat Aug 24 2013
Chemical attack in Syria would be 'crime against humanity': Ban
Any chemical weapons attack in Syria would constitute a "crime against humanity," UN chief Ban Ki-moon said Friday.
Fri Aug 23 2013