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Russia vetoes UN resolution on Syria chemical attack
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [United States], Apr. 13 (ANI): Russia has vetoed a Security Council draft resolution to condemn last week's chemical weapons attack that killed dozens of people in Syria.
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Ivanka influenced Syria missile strike decision: Eric Trump
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [U.S.], Apr. 12 (ANI): Following President Donald Trump's asserted that the horrific images from a chemical weapons attack in Syria forced him to authorize a missile strike last week, it has come to light that his daughter Ivanka also had a hand in taking the crucial decision.
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UN to begin Syria probe after use of chemicals in idlib attack is confirme
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
United Nations (U.S.), Apr. 12 (ANI): UN Secretary-General spokesperson Stephane Dujarric has stated that the fact-finding mission of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) began on the alleged use of chemical weapons in the province of Syria's Idlib.
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Spicer draws backlash by comparing Assad with Hitler
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. (U.S.) Apr. 12 (ANI): White House press secretary Sean Spicer set off an intense backlash on Tuesday when he suggested that Syria President Bashar al-Assad was worse than Hitler and said incorrectly that Hitler had not used chemical weapons during World War II or against his
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Putin says Russia has data on new provocations planned against Syria
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], Apr. 11 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said Moscow has data that new provocations are planned in Syria with the aim of putting blame on Damascus for allegedly using chemical weapons.
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Trump administration open to more strikes on Syria
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. (U.S.), Apr. 11 (ANI): The White House on Monday said U.S. President Donald Trump is open to authorising additional strikes on Syria if the use of chemical weapons continues in the country.
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Ahead of G-7, Japan, US reaffirm commitment to stop spread of chemical wea
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Rome [Italy] April 10 (ANI): Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson have reaffirmed that they will work together to stop the spread of chemical weapons. The two leaders held talks today on the sidelines of a meeting of the Group of 7 Foreign Ministe
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Nikki Haley warns U.S. 'prepared to do more' after Syria strike
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New York, [United States], Apr. 8 (ANI): U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley on Friday gave a stern warning that America 'is prepared to do more' in response to Syria's use of chemical weapons.
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Western media hurriedly blamed Syria of using chemical weapons: Russia
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], Apr. 5 (ANI): Russia has accused the western media of being quick to accuse Damascus of using chemical weapons in Syria and said that attempts were apparently made to put the onus on Moscow.
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Russia claims Syrian airstrike targetted chemical weapons factory
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [U.S.A.], Apr. 5 (ANI): Russia's Defence Ministry has blamed a "terrorist" ammunition depot for the deaths of dozens of people in what has been described as a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria's rebel-held Idlib province.
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Russia may completely destroy its chemical weapons this year: Official
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], Mar. 14 (ANI): A Russian disarmament official has said Kremlin may completely destroy its chemical weapons this year.
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Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria sanctions
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [United States], Mar. 1 (ANI): In order to block bid by western countries to impose UN sanctions on Syria, Russia and China vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution imposing sanctions on Syria over accusations of chemical weapons attacks by Damascus.
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