Syria chemical weapons attack: US denies missile strike

Donald Trump insists US forces played no part in overnight raid as Russia and Syria blame Israel

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The UN Security Council is expected to convene an emergency meeting later today in response to a suspected chemical attack by the Syrian government.

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