Chemical Attack
Russia: U.S., Syrian Rebels Staging Chemical AttacksU.S. special forces are working with the Free Syrian Army to stage a Deir ez-Zor chlorine-based attack as a pretext for more airstrikes, the Russian military claimed Monday.
Mission Accomplished? Assad Is More Powerful NowAssad would rather rule over the ruins of Syria than allow for a peaceful transition to democracy.
Trump's Strikes on Syria Have Little to Do With SyriaThe airstrikes conducted by the United States, Britain, and France on Saturday against Syrian military targets were about upholding a nearly century-old prohibition against chemical warfare, not about Syria's seven year-long war.
Russia's Lavrov Accuses West of 'Genocide by Sanctions'Moscow's top diplomat accused the West of targeting the Russian public, not elites, with sanctions.
Syria's Attack Shows the Limits of International LawNo matter how wise you consider this intervention, legal scholars generally agree that the United Nations Charter doesn't allow the use of military force to prevent chemical weapons attacks—no matter how evil—without U.N. Security Council approval.
U.S. Will Impose Sanctions on RussiaU.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley said the sanctions are a response to the chemical attack in Syria and will be announced on Monday.
Syrians Want the West To Take Military ActionRussia is protecting the 21st century's biggest mass murderer, Bashar Al-Assad.
Russia Tells U.S. Risk of War Over Syria Is RealRussia's top diplomat said avoiding war was the top priority, but added that "we cannot exclude any possibilities."
We Can't Rely On Trump Or Putin—Macron Must Save SyriaHow wonderful it would be if the fresh-faced French president could make amends for the self-serving 25-year French Mandate rule in Syria.
Trump Warns Russia That Missiles Are Coming for AssadA suspected chemical attack on Douma, Syria, left dozens dead, including children.
The History of Syria's Chemical Weapon UseAssad was supposed to have given up his chemical weapons under a deal reached in 2013.
Can Trump Take Out Syria's Assad?Trump is now promising a "major decision" soon.
Syria Could Be John Bolton's First CrisisBolton plunged into his new role after his predecessor, Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, stepped down on April 6.
Homeland Security Conducting Chemical Warfare TestingResidents of a small farming town in Oklahoma fear what will happen if the federal government carries out biological warfare testing in the area.
Putin: U.S.-Russia Relations Getting Worse Under TrumpThough the U.S. secretary of state is visiting Russia, relations have become strained over Moscow and Washington's actions in Syria.
Syria: 'Chemical Attack' in Idlib: What Next?After this latest atrocity, we may see a change in U.S. rhetoric.
