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Britain should press for an independent U.N.-led investigation into the suspected chemical attack in Syria rather than wait for instructions from the U.S. President Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

UK should press for UN-led investigation in Syria: Jeremy Corbyn

Corbyn has said parliament should be consulted before any military action.

13 April 2018 3:05 PM IST

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. (Photo: AFP)

Bashar al-Assad warns Western action would 'further destabilise'...

Threats of Western military action in response to an alleged chemical attack would only lead to further chaos in the...

12 April 2018 5:08 PM IST

There have been fears that Asaharas execution could usher in a replacement guru. (Photo: AFP)

Japan executes cult guru, 6 followers for 1995 sarin attack

Asahara claimed to have achieved enlightenment in Himalayas, preached mix of Eastern religions combined with own...

6 July 2018 12:08 PM IST

The victims three-year-old daughter and husband too were injured in the acid attack. (Representational Image)

Folk dancer attacked with chemical by spurned lover; vision reduced

The chemical has left no marks on her face but has damaged her corneas thereby reducing her vision, doctors said.

19 Sept 2018 12:19 PM IST

Small children foaming at the mouth and in agony after Chemical attack in Syria. (Photo: AP)

Don't blame Syria for chemical attack without visiting: Russia to US

The attack sparked outrage around the world as photos and video of the aftermath were widely broadcast.

27 July 2017 10:59 AM IST

Small children foaming at the mouth and in agony after Chemical attack in Syria. (Photo: AP)

UN Security Council will vote on Syria gas attack probe

The draft resolution expresses "horror" at the reported use of chemical weapons in Khan Sheikhun and condemns alleged...

12 April 2017 10:32 AM IST

Nikki Haley, warned of unilateral action and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urged Russia to rethink its support for Assad. (Photo: AP)

Trump warns of unilateral action after Syria chemical massacre

Trump strongly urged then-president Barack Obama not to order military intervention against Bashar al-Assad's regime.

6 April 2017 9:15 AM IST

President Donald Trump about the health care overhaul bill in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump blames Assad and Obama for toxic gas attack in Syria

Officials noted that U.S. presidents have rarely attacked their predecessors so aggressively for events like a chemical...

5 April 2017 9:04 AM IST

US president Donald Trump shakes has with French president Emmanuel Macron. (Photo: AP)

Trump, Macron pledge 'joint response' if Syria launches chemical...

In August 2013, a chemical attack near Damascus brought France and the US to the brink of a joint military intervention...

28 Jun 2017 11:12 AM IST