Chemical Attacks

'Strong evidence' that Syrian regime behind chemical attack: Human Rights Watch

An international human rights group says evidence "strongly suggest" that Syrian government forces fired rockets with warheads containing a nerve agent into a Damascus suburb in August, killing hundreds of people there

China backs Russia's proposal for Syria to hand over chemical weapons

China said on Tuesday it backed a Russian proposal for Syria to hand over its chemical weapons for destruction, a plan that could avert planned U.S. military strikes in response to the country's suspected use of its arsenal on civilians

Obama goes to Congress with hopes of diplomatic resolution to Syria

Barack Obama is heading to Congress on Tuesday with fresh hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough that would allow Syria's government to avert U.S. missile strikes if it surrenders its chemical weapons arsenal.

Britain sold chemicals to Syria, says new report

During the period of July 2004-May 2010, the British government had issued five licences to two companies that allowed them to sell to Syria sodium fluoride, a chemical used to make sarin, the report said.

All eyes on Republican leader ahead of key Syria vote

With most of his 99 Senate colleagues undeclared and polls showing the majority of the public opposed, McConnell's decision will help determine the fate of a Senate resolution to authorize limited military strikes.

In photos: Are these victims of chemical attacks in Syria?

Syria action for regime change illegal, wait for UN report: PM

Planning Commission Deputy Chairperson Montek Singh Ahluwalia said that it was also the prime minister's view that the world community should wait for the report of the UN inspectors on the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria.

UN should prevent any agression by US, says Syrian envoy

Syria has asked the United Nations to prevent "any aggression" against Syria following a call over the weekend by U.S.