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AP: Plan calls for ship to destroy Syria's chemical weapons

Destroying Syria’s deadliest chemical weapons on land would come with vexing diplomatic and security problems as well as environmental issues. To avoid those potential troubles, U.S. officials say, the Obama administration is exploring the use of a government-owned ship to carry out the...

Iran nuclear deal: Key points

    World powers and Iran have signed a deal on Iran's nuclear programme following intense talks in Geneva. Both sides committed to a series of steps which will last for six months, while a more conclusive deal is negotiated. Here are the key...

As Syrian Chemical Attack Loomed, Missteps Doomed Civilians

Miscalculations by the Syrian regime, opposition groups and U.S. government left them all unprepared for the Aug. 21 gas attack As Syrian troops battled rebel forces in the Damascus suburbs Aug. 18, U.S. eavesdropping equipment began picking up ominous signals. A special Syrian...