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Syria denies insurgent claims of chemical arms use

Thu Apr 24, 2014 16:40:25

Syria has fiercely rejected allegations by foreign-sponsored insurgency elements about the use of chemical weapons by government forces as a ploy to divert attention from the country’s upcoming presidential elections.

Removal of Syria chemicals 75% complete: OPCW

Sat Apr 19, 2014 12:45:06

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) that oversees the program of destroying Syria’s chemical arms arsenal has declared that 75 percent of the process has been completed.

No OPCW inspections on new chemical attack claims by rebels

Fri Apr 11, 2014 17:47:00

The international body tasked with destroying Syria's chemical weapons says there has been no assignment of inspecting new allegations on use of chemical weapons in Syria.

Syria militants plan another chemical attack: Jaafari

Wed Apr 2, 2014 10:12:47

Syrian Ambassador to the United Nations Bashar al-Jaafari has warned that terrorist gangs in Syria are conspiring to launch chemical attacks in the Damascus suburb of Jobar in another bid to blame the Syrian government for it, as indicated by intercepted phone conversations between foreign-backed insurgents that was monitored by authorities.

Syria says militant backers hinder chemical removal bid

Mon Mar 31, 2014 14:34:36

Syria’s Deputy Foreign Minister Faissal Mikhdad has emphasized that despite his government’s commitment to its obligations on chemical weapons destruction, some countries are trying to politicize this file and support armed insurgent groups that have committed the most hideous crimes in Syria.

Russia commends Syria efforts to destroy chemicals

Thu Feb 6, 2014 17:15:35

Russian permanent representative to the United Nations has commended continued Syrian government efforts to destroy its chemical weapons stockpile.

Syria renews pledge to destroy chemical arms

Wed Feb 5, 2014 23:19:29

Syria has again pledged its commitment to the destruction of the nation’s chemical arms despite challenges generated by the foreign-backed insurgency in the country.

US threatens Syria military action over chemicals

Sat Feb 1, 2014 09:01:35

US Secretary of State John Kerry has threatened Syria with the use of military force under the United Nations charter, accusing Damascus of delaying the hand over of its chemical arms.

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).

Removing Syria chemicals mired by security woes

Thu Dec 5, 2013 18:34:29

Efforts to remove Syria’s stockpile of chemical weapons in compliance with a UN-backed deal continue to be hampered by inadequate security conditions due to the persisting foreign-backed insurgency in the crisis-ridden country.

UN chemical experts report major progress in Syria

Thu Oct 3, 2013 23:45:04

UN-led chemical weapons experts have reported making "encouraging initial progress" following their discussions with government officials in Damascus.

Turkish MPs to vote on anti-Syria military measure

Thu Oct 3, 2013 16:55:24

Turkish lawmakers are to consider a piece of legislation that would provide the nation’s military forces with a mandate to deploy troops into neighboring Syria amid the ongoing UN efforts to take control over the Syrian chemical weapons arsenal for their eventual destruction.

Syria crisis can end in weeks: Muallem

Sun Sep 29, 2013 13:52:33

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem has said that his country’s crisis can come to an end within weeks if the US-led allies in Europe and the region halt their support for the foreign-backed insurgents fighting the government.

‘Chemical arms experts to begin Syria CW probe'

Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:05:20

Russian foreign minister has announced that the international chemical weapons expert will soon travel to Syria to begin inspecting the country’s chemical arms arsenal as part of the effort for their eventual destruction.

UNSC passes resolution on Syrian chemical arms

Sat Sep 28, 2013 12:59:47

The UN Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously passed a binding resolution that requires the Syrian government to eliminate its chemical weapons arsenal but does not indicate any use of force as demanded by US and its allies.

US still insists on Syria military option

Sat Sep 21, 2013 15:30:55

A White House official has reiterated that the US does not ruled out military strikes against Syria if Damascus does not abide by a US-Russian plan to hand over its chemical weapons arsenal for destruction.

Russia ready to help destroy Syria chemical arms

Thu Sep 19, 2013 22:18:20

Russian defense minister has announced Moscow’s willingness to assist with destroying Syria’s chemical weapons arsenal if allowed by the international community.

Oil prices surge over fears of more war in Syria

Tue Aug 27, 2013 21:32:04

Oil prices have hit a new near six-month high amid growing concerns about possible military intervention in Syria.

Western logic on Syria: ‘We need to bomb it to save it’

Tue Aug 27, 2013 19:58:03

The military buildup in the Mediterranean indicates that Assad’s opponents intend to militarily intervene in Syria under cover of ‘humanitarian intervention’, a disingenuous narrative that could not be further from the truth.

Syria rebels ask Israel to help US attack

Tue Aug 27, 2013 19:34:36

As the US and its all-time war-partner UK are banging the drums of war against Syria, the foreign-backed Syria opposition has called on Israel to reveal that it enjoys and supports a war which will serve its interests.