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US: Syrian chemical facilities must be destroyed

Fri May 9, 2014 21:14:14

Even after it surrenders 100 percent of its chemical weapons, Syria will have to take additional steps before achieving full compliance with commitments it made to eliminate its arsenal, the State Department's top arms control official said Friday.

US calls for removal of chemical weapons from Syria

Sun May 4, 2014 10:26:31

US Secretary of State John Kerry has spoken with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov about the need to ensure that the last stockpile of Syria's chemical weapons is removed.

US: Indications toxic chemical used in Syria

Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:59:15

The United States claims it has indications that a toxic chemical, probably chlorine, was used in Syria this month.

Militants attack chemical weapons convoys: Syria

Fri Feb 28, 2014 09:03:09

There were two attempted attacks on Syrian convoys transporting chemical weapons late last month, Syrian authorities told the international mission overseeing the removal and destruction of its toxic arsenal.

Syria slams EU plan to use frozen funds for disarmament

Wed Feb 12, 2014 20:46:01

Syria's Foreign Ministry has slammed a plan by the EU to use funds frozen under the organization's sanctions to pay for the dismantling of Damascus's chemical weapons program.

Third shipment of chemical weapons leaves Syria

Mon Feb 10, 2014 20:23:06

The third shipment of Syrian chemical weapons has taken place, the Reuters news agency reports on Monday citing an OPCW statement.

Nordic ships head to Syria for delayed chemical mission

Fri Jan 3, 2014 16:16:23

Danish and Norwegian vessels left the Cypriot port of Limassol Friday and headed towards Syria to escort a delayed shipment of chemical weapons for destruction, a spokesman said.

Chemical arms used repeatedly in Syria: UN

Fri Dec 13, 2013 12:56:47

Chemical weapons were used repeatedly in the Syria conflict this year, not only in a well-documented Aug. 21 attack near Damascus but also in four other instances, including two subsequent attacks that targeted soldiers, a UN report says.

OPCW's head urges Israel to join Chemical arms pact

Wed Dec 11, 2013 00:21:21

The head of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has again called on the Israeli regime to join the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).

Turkey seizes huge chemical haul at Syria border

Tue Nov 5, 2013 08:10:14

Turkish border guards seized three vehicles loaded with over 1,000 kg of chemicals as they tried to illegally cross the border into Syria.

All Syrian CWs equipment destroyed: OPCW source

Thu Oct 31, 2013 13:03:16

All of Syria's declared chemical arms production equipment has been destroyed ahead of a Friday deadline, a source at the world's chemical weapons watchdog said.

OPCW says half Syria inspection work done

Thu Oct 17, 2013 14:09:48

The world's chemical weapons watchdog said Thursday that it had completed nearly half its inspections of Syria's arsenal.

Treat Syria aid alike chemical arms: MSF

Tue Oct 15, 2013 17:15:48

Medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) called Tuesday on Syria's warring groups and the international community to make aiding needy civilians as urgent a priority as dealing with chemical weapons.

Assad: Chemical weapons no longer needed

Mon Oct 14, 2013 20:57:56

Syrian president says his country’s military industry was developed enough and chemical arms are no longer needed against Israeli military attacks.

Lavrov: US has no proof to accuse Assad

Fri Sep 27, 2013 22:15:01

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday accused western nations of blaming Syria's President Bashar al-Assad of staging chemical weapons attacks without proof.

Assad: Syria could blind Israel immediately

Fri Sep 27, 2013 12:06:56

Syrian President Bashar Assad says his country is no longer needs chemical weapons to deter Israel.

Assad: US Syria strike ever present

Thu Sep 26, 2013 09:42:43

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says an attack by the US is likely despite ongoing peace initiatives by Russia, China and others.

Syria resolution may include Chapter VII: Russia

Tue Sep 24, 2013 13:05:35

A Russian top diplomat says a new Syria resolution by the UN Security Council can be include Chapter VII over possible refusal to cooperation.

Syria CWs list surprisingly complete: US

Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:13:30

US officials familiar with the disclosure to the Office for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) say the list of Syria’s chemical weapons is surprisingly complete.

‘Saudi claims, sign of political failure’

Mon Sep 23, 2013 23:12:19

Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah says the Saudi Arabia’s claims over the presence of Iranian and Hezbollah troops in Syria is a clear sign of Riyadh’s failed policies in Syria scenario.