Hidden chemical weapons sites emerge in Syria amid fragile security transition
Over a decade after Syria agreed to dismantle its arsenal, international inspectors have uncovered scores of previously hidden chemical weapons materials.
By Eve Sampson
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Big changes ahead for how troops battle future chemical, biological threats
New funding, strategy and focus puts CBRN back in the mix.
By Todd South
The looming final battle for Syria’s rebels: A look at what’s ahead
Why this showdown is seen as a catastrophe in the making.
By Philip Issa, The Associated Press
Trump promises decision on US response after suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria
President Donald Trump has promised a decision within 24 to 48 hours on how the U.S. will respond to the latest attack against civilians in Syria.
Syria, Russia slammed at chemical weapons watchdog meeting
Syria and its close ally Russia faced harsh criticism on Thursday at a meeting of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons following an investigation that blamed Syrian President Bashar Assad’s regime for a sarin attack that killed about 100 people in April.
By Mike Corder, The Associated Press