Syria Chemical Attack
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Chemical weapons watchdog demands answers from Syria after chlorine cylinders destroyedThe Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said Syria's government had reported that two cylinders were destroyed by a June 8 airstrike on a Syrian military facility.WorldAug 4, 2021
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Syria used chlorine in attack last year that sparked U.S. airstrike: watchdogThe Prohibition of Chemical Weapons investigated the April 7, 2018 attack that killed more than 40 people.WorldMar 1, 2019
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At least 50 injured in suspected rebel poison gas attack: Syria state TVMost of those admitted to hospitals had breathing problems and blurred vision, doctors told state TV.WorldNov 24, 2018
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Chemical weapons watchdog says ‘chlorinated organic chemicals’ used in Syria gas attackThe global chemical weapons watchdog says in an interim report on the suspected chemical attack in Syria's Douma last April that "various chlorinated organic chemicals" were found at the siteWorldJul 6, 2018
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Theatricality and deception: How Russia uses ‘maskirovka’ to shake the worldRussia has been using smoke and mirrors to win battles for centuries, but now its age-old maskirovka tactic is taking the form of massive disinformation campaigns that are shaking elections and shaping world politics.PoliticsJun 9, 2018
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Syrian Canadians feel mixture of optimism and worry about U.S.-led airstrikesSyrian Canadians expressed a range of reactions to the recent U.S.-led airstrikes against Syria's government.CanadaApr 15, 2018
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U.S. and allies didn’t bother waiting for UN report before striking SyriaThe U.S., Britain and France were convinced that the Assad government had used chlorine and sarin nerve gas against a rebel-held Damascus suburb, American officials said.WorldApr 14, 2018
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Donald Trump takes to Twitter after Syria airstrikes: ‘Mission Accomplished!’Donald Trump is tweeting about what he calls “a perfectly executed strike” against Syria.PoliticsApr 14, 2018
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Russia says U.K. staged fake chemical attack in SyriaLast month Britain blamed Russia for a nerve agent attack on an ex-spy and his daughter, accusations Russia has vehemently denied.PoliticsApr 13, 2018
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Justin Trudeau says Canada won’t be part of military action in SyriaThe decision to abstain from military engagement in Syria comes as several other world leaders are mulling what action they will take.PoliticsApr 12, 2018
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