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Russia vetoes extension of Syria gas attacks probe

Both the Syrian government and militants of the Islamic State are being blamed for using chemical weapons.

17 Nov 2017 12:57 PM GMT

The US President concluded his speech by discussing the issue of Rohingya Muslims. (Photo: AP)

Resolve disputes, deny terror financing, stop N Korea: Trump to Asia

The US is closely monitoring the spread of extremism in the Southeast Asia.

15 Nov 2017 10:43 AM GMT

They targeted a scientific research facility in the Damascus area, a chemical weapons storage facility west of the city of Homs and a third location that contained both a command post and a chemical weapons equipment storage facility in the same area. (Photo: AFP)

Syria strikes: Here's everything you need to know

Strikes were aimed at "chemical weapons infrastructure" in what US billed as a warning against Assad employing such...

14 April 2018 10:24 AM GMT

Vladimir Putin, Russia President

Nerve agent attack: Putin hopes chemical watchdog can end Skripal row

Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were poisoned with a military-grade nerve agent in the English city of Salisbury...

4 April 2018 11:07 AM GMT

Vladimir Putin, Russia President

International pressure mounts on Putin over poisoning of spy on UK...

UK and its allies say Russia was behind the poisoning of Skripal and his daughter, who remain in a critical condition in...

22 March 2018 4:42 AM GMT

Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: AP)

Putin dismisses UK's accusation over ex-spy's poisoning, calls it...

Putin said, 'Russia does not possess such agents. We have destroyed all our chemical arsenals under control of...

19 March 2018 3:37 AM GMT

Indias Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Venu Rajamony speaking at the conference. (Photo: @IndinNederlands/Twitter)

India calls draft on chemical weapons use 'incomplete', votes against...

The Indian Ambassador said the country is against use of chemical weapons and those who join such 'abhorrent acts' must...

28 Jun 2018 10:46 AM GMT

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (Photo: AP)

North Korea shipments to Syria chemical arms agency intercepted: UN...

The North Korean and Syrian missions to the United Nations did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

22 Aug 2017 6:59 AM GMT

Pulwama sits strategically along the national highway that connects the Kashmir Valley with the rest of country. (Photo: AP)

India used chemical weapons in J&K, says Pak media; MEA rejects claim

'The claims are completely baseless and incorrect. India is against the use of chemical weapons anywhere in the world,'...

13 July 2017 1:00 PM GMT

The inquiry, conducted last month, found that ISIS had used the weapon on civilians. (Photo: AP/File)

ISIS may launch devastating chemical attacks in Europe: UN watchdog

The fleeing terrorists could carry out mustard gas attacks after learning how to use the toxic substance in battle...

24 Nov 2016 11:47 AM GMT

President Donald Trump is taking his message directly to his ardent supporters. (Photo: AP)

Trump blames Obama for not taking action against Iran's control over...

Trump said the US has made tremendous strides against the Islamic State terror group in Syria, Iraq and other...

26 July 2017 11:22 AM GMT

French President Emmanuel Macron, right, and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin visit an exhibition about Russian emperor Peter the Great at the Grand Trianon after a working meeting at the Versailles Palace near Paris, France. (Photo: AP)

France's Macron says use of chemical weapons in Syria will result in...

'We need strong cooperation because we have a joint priority, which is the fight against terrorism', said Emmanuel...

30 May 2017 7:51 AM GMT