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  What is Chloropicrin, the chemical warfare agent US accuses Russia of using on Ukrainian troops?

  World | May 03, 2024 10:45 IST

  The US claims that Russia has violated the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) by using chloropicrin against Ukrainian troops. However, the Kremlin has denied the accusations and said that Russia is committed to obligations under international law.

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  U.N. chemical weapons experts leave Syria

  World | August 31, 2013 12:02 IST

  Beirut: U.N. chemical weapons experts have left Syria and crossed into neighbouring Lebanon.An Associated Press crew saw the U.N. personnel cross into Lebanon from Syria through the country's Masnaa border crossing early Saturday.The team on