
Is the poisoning of schoolgirls in Iran a new front in the war against girls' education?
Accounts differ, but many reports cite more than 1,000 cases of poisoning at schools across Iran.
Tue Mar 07 2023

Britain expels 23 Russian diplomats over chemical attack on ex-spy
Russia, which has repeatedly denied any involvement in the nerve agent attack, said Britain should expect retaliation for its actions.
Wed Mar 14 2018

UK could join U.S. action in event of new Syria chemical attack - Johnson
Britain would find it difficult to refuse a request for military assistance in Syria if the U.S. decided to take action against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad over chemical weapons use.
Thu Apr 27 2017

Syria's Assad says chemical attack "fabricated"
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stressed that the alleged chemical attack in Khan Sheikhoun town was fabricated, and a bunch of lies.
Sat Apr 22 2017

Syria's Assad says Idlib chemical attack 'fabrication' - AFP interview
Assad also said Syria's military had given up all chemical weapons, AFP said on its Twitter account.
Thu Apr 13 2017

US disputes Russia's claims
US officials step up their criticism of Russia's support for Syrian leader and push back on Moscow's condemnation of last week's missile attack.
Wed Apr 12 2017

Despite US missile barrage, Syria continues airstrikes against rebels
Residents of the Syrian town devastated by a chemical weapons attack last week said warplanes had returned to bomb them Saturday, despite a US missile barrage and warnings of possible further response
Sun Apr 09 2017

The biggest question about attacking Assad is: What comes next?
A chemical attack Tuesday blamed on the Assad regime killed scores of civilians and has triggered a response from the Pentagon.
Fri Apr 07 2017

Trump says chemical attack in Syria crossed many lines
His accusations against Assad put him directly at odds with Moscow, the Syrian's president principal backer.
Thu Apr 06 2017

Daish victims suffer as evidence of chemical attacks grows
She was a victim of what appears to have been the fourth chemical weapons attack launched by Islamic State during September and October against civilians in the town of Qayyara.
Sun Nov 13 2016

Syria gives Russia 'new evidence' rebels behind chem attack
Russia has repeatedly expressed suspicion that the chemical attack was a "provocation" staged by the rebels with the aim of attracting Western military intervention in the conflict.
Wed Sep 18 2013

Assad warns US will 'pay the price' if it attacks Syria
He also warned of the risks of possible chemical attacks by rebels or "terrorists" if there was outside intervention in Syria.
Mon Sep 09 2013

The first Youtube videos to start a war?
The images flooded in only hours after the Aug. 21 chemical attack in Damascus. And they soon reached the very highest rung of US government
Sat Aug 31 2013

Turkey would join anti-Syria coalition without UN consensus
UN experts were due to start investigating a suspected Syrian chemical attack on Monday, a day after the Syrian authorities approved the inspection.
Mon Aug 26 2013

Syria chemical attack evidence may have been destroyed: Hague
The experts are Monday to start investigating the site of the alleged attack as a sceptical Washington said Syria's acceptance had come too late.
Sun Aug 25 2013

Wedding content creation the big thing now for newlyleds
A wedding content creator's success does not rely solely in tech but in capturing emotions and bringing a couples love story to life.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Will Western companies return to Russia?
Easing restrictions could let some companies return to what was once a high-growth market under Trump's administration.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chatbots pose challenge to guarding child mental health
Developers say AI companions can combat loneliness and improve users' social experiences in a safe space.
Sat Feb 22 2025

With blitz of policies, Trump goes beyond Project 2025's goals
Trump denies ties to Project 2025 but continues reshaping policies through executive power.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Almost half of chronic kidney patients in Malaysia lost their jobs - study
The study raises concerns about the future of chronic kidney patients, especially those who rely on long-term dialysis treatment.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Beware of scam tactics using AI
The drastic development of AI technology is being taken advantage of by scammers to reap huge profits by using various latest tactics.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Fired and rehired - the dizzying confusion of Trump's government overhaul
They have adopted a blunt force approach toward the wholesale firing of workers, often focusing on workers who are easier to fire.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Arab states scramble to counter Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' plan
Arab states trying to devise an alternative plan have yet to tackle critical issues like who will foot the bill for Gaza's reconstruction.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chinese universities launch DeepSeek courses to capitalise on AI boom
Universities across China have launched artificial intelligence courses this month based on Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025