Bashar Assad: Chemical attack on Syrian town a ‘fabrication’
Assad said his army “gave up” all chemical weapons in an interview with Agence France-Presse.
Russia blocks the UN from investigating Syrian chemical attack
Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution that would have also condemned the attack. Video provided by Newsy
Syria’s Assad says chemical attack is pure fabrication
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad said a suspected chemical weapons attack on a rebel-held town was a “fabrication” to justify a US military strike, in an exclusive AFP interview. Video provided by AFP
Thousands of Christians expected for rapturous Holy Fire ceremony
The Greek Orthodox patriarch will emerge from the structure surrounding Jesus’ tomb with two lit candles.
Japan PM claims North Korea may be capable of sarin missiles
Shinzo Abe warned that North Korea may already be capable of sarin-loaded missiles, similar to the gas attacks in Syria that led Trump to send 59 missiles in response. Jose Sepulveda (@josesepulvedatv) has more.
Japan’s Abe warns North Korea could fire sarin-loaded missile
Generally odorless and tasteless, sarin nerve gas can cause death in minutes.
Putin’s dilemma: crush dissent or appear democratic?
The Russian president finds growing opposition to his rule as he prepares to seek re-election in 2018.
Trump, China leader talk about North Korea as carrier group moves to area
Phone call takes place less than a week after Trump-Xi summit
European court rules against Russia over 2004 Beslan school siege
The siege in the city of Beslan left more than 300 people dead.
Defense in Kim Jong Nam murder case fears ‘trial by ambush’
Siti Aisyah and Doan Thi Huong are the only suspects in custody in the Feb. 13 killing of the estranged half brother of North Korea’s ruler.
