Russia mulling 'major retaliation' against US, triggering World War 3 fears
Russian Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov was quoted as saying that Kremlin is planning a tough response to the US for announcing fresh sanctions against Moscow.
Apr 15, 2018, 16:21 PM IST
Russia again vetoes bid to renew Syria gas attacks probe
A draft resolution put forward by Japan would have extended the UN-led Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM) for 30 days to allow time for negotiations on a wider compromise.
Nov 18, 2017, 09:50 AM IST
International probe underway to lay blame for sarin attack
"They have some staff, up to 15 I guess, who have started working in our premises here," the official said.
May 05, 2017, 19:04 PM IST
Pentagon chief warns Syria against using chemical weapons
"The bottom line is there can be no doubt in the international community's mind that Syria has retained chemical weapons in violation of its agreement," Mattis said.
Apr 21, 2017, 17:19 PM IST
Russia says will veto proposed Syria sanctions over chemical weapons
"I just explained our position very clearly to our partners. If it is tabled we will veto it," UN deputy ambassador Vladimir Safronkov told reporters.
Feb 24, 2017, 23:08 PM IST
UN Syria chemical weapons probe extended for one month
The UN-led joint investigative mechanism (JIM) last month reported that Syrian government forces had carried out at least two chemical attacks in 2014 and 2015 and that Islamic State jihadists had used mustard gas as a weapon.
Sep 23, 2016, 06:05 AM IST
