Chemical weapons
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The evidence for Russia’s use of chemical weapons in Ukraine
feature UK working ‘urgently’ to confirm reports Moscow deployed ‘poisonous substance’
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Inside the suspected poisoning of Roman Abramovich
Under the Radar Russian oligarch lost his sight for several hours after alleged chemical attack at peace talks
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Why Joe Biden fears Russian chemical attacks in Ukraine
feature US president warns of ‘clear sign’ Vladimir Putin is planning to deploy non-conventional weapons
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Aum Shinrikyo: seven cult members executed over Tokyo subway sarin attack
Speed Read Cult leader and six followers hanged for role in 1995 terror attack that killed 13
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UK to build international coalition against Russia
In Depth Former diplomat warns new, more combative strategy will be counter-productive
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Investigators to visit Syria chemical attack site
Speed Read Announcement follows days of delay amid fears evidence may have been destroyed
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Syria chemical weapons attack: time for UK to take action?
In Depth Theresa May under pressure to join retaliatory strike against Assad regime
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Where does Islamic State get its weapons?
In Depth Belgian researchers say most of terror group’s arms come from China, Russia or Eastern Europe
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Syria's secret chemical weapon attacks
Speed Read Four year years after Assad promised to get rid of his chemical stockpile, gas attacks continue
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Syria 'planning a new chemical attack', US claims
Speed Read White House warns President Bashar al-Assad he will 'pay a heavy price' if strike goes ahead
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Theresa May 'plans vote on Syria air strikes if Tories win election'
Speed Read Prime Minister reportedly ready to ask MPs to reverse 2013 vote if she wins a sizeable majority
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Islamic State 'used mustard gas found in Assad stockpile'
Speed Read US government source claims fighters used chemical weapon on Iraqi Kurdish fighters earlier this week
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