Chemical Weapons Convention

India abstains from voting on nuclear weapons ban at UN; reaffirms stand against NPT

A UN General Assembly committee has adopted a resolution to launch negotiations next year on a new treaty outlawing nuclear weapons, even as India abstained saying it is not convinced the move can lead to a comprehensive instrument on nuclear disarmament

Use of chemical weapons anywhere must be condemned: India at UN General Assembly

At the UN, India has called on the international community to be vigilant on non-state actors and terrorist groups seeking and using chemical weapons.

90 percent of world chemical weapons destroyed: OPCW

The world's chemical watchdog said on Thursday that 90 percent of the global chemical weapons stockpile has been destroyed, calling it a "major milestone".

Syria: A year after chemical attacks, justice remains elusive

Syria's opposition and its allies, including the United States, accused Damascus of carrying out thechemical weapons attack. President Bashar Assad's government denied responsibility, and blamed the rebels.

Must negotiate ceasefires to access some chemical weapons: Officials in Syria

International inspection teams overseeing the destruction of Syria's chemical weapons will have to negotiate cease-fires to access some sites, officials closely involved with the mission said