Chemical Attack
Reassessing Obama's Syria Red Line Ten Years Later
With time comes greater understanding and better perspective.
Russia preparing "man-made catastrophe" at Crimean Titan Plant: Ukraine
Russian forces are mining the workshops of a chemical plant, Kyiv's military intelligence agency said.
Russian billboards instruct citizens how to prepare "nuclear" survival kits
A Russian news outlet cited Muscovites as saying that the billboards are instructing people on what to do "in case of chemical and nuclear attacks."
Bashar al-Assad Returns to World Stage in Defeat for US, Win for its Foes
The Syrian leader, once a political pariah, is now being welcomed back by many of the countries that cut him off 10 years ago, despite ongoing U.S. opposition.
Hazmat Incident After Man Traps Family in House Filled With Bleach—Police
The incident in New Jersey, involving a chemical cocktail, has left several people hospitalized.
Russia: U.S., Syrian Rebels Staging Chemical Attacks
U.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 Now
Assad 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 Syria
The 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 Law
No 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 Russia
U.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 Action
Russia is protecting the 21st century's biggest mass murderer, Bashar Al-Assad.
Russia Tells U.S. Risk of War Over Syria Is Real
Russia'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 Syria
How 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 Assad
A suspected chemical attack on Douma, Syria, left dozens dead, including children.
The History of Syria's Chemical Weapon Use
Assad was supposed to have given up his chemical weapons under a deal reached in 2013.
Syria Could Be John Bolton's First Crisis
Bolton plunged into his new role after his predecessor, Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, stepped down on April 6.
Homeland Security Conducting Chemical Warfare Testing
Residents 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 Trump
Though 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.
Syria Bleeds After 'Worst Week' for Hospital Attacks
Six medical facilities were struck, including a pediatric unit, in late July.