US says Syria `dragging its feet` on chemical weapons

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 03:29

The United States has accused the Syrian regime of dragging its feet over its chemical weapons stockpile and urged Damascus to immediately hand over the cache as promised for destruction.

Syria has shipped less than 5% of chemical arms: Sources

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 02:19

Less than five percent of the most dangerous chemicals in Syria`s arsenal have left the country and Damascus will be pressured to move faster, sources close to the world`s chemical watchdog said.

UN urges Syria to speed up chemical weapons` elimination

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 07:24

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that he has expressed concern to the Syrian government of its "now behind schedule" elimination of chemical weapon and said it was "imperative" Damascus "intensify its efforts".

OPCW Syria disarmament plan: Most toxic chemicals to be destroyed at sea

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 19:28

The final plan for eradication of toxic Syrian chemical arsenal has been mapped by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

OPCW warns of delay in moving Syria chemical weapons

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 10:19

A roadmap adopted earlier this month by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons to rid Syria of its chemical stockpile, says "priority" weapons have to be removed from the country by December 31.

How will US destroy Syria chemical weapons?

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 10:47

A ship, two portable treatment plants and less than 90 days: that`s the plan the Pentagon has unveiled to destroy "hundreds of tons" of Syria`s most dangerous chemical weapons.

Syrian chemical weapons removal programme on track: Official

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 14:11

The head of the joint United Nations and Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons team charged with eliminating chemical weapons in Syria said Wednesday that despite obstacles, the programme to remove and destroy chemical agents at sea was on track.

India offers $1 mn aid to destroy Syria`s weapons

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 13:21

India offered to give USD 1 million for a fund to be used for the destruction of Syria`s chemical weapons and also the services of its experts to aid in the process scheduled to be completed by mid-2014.

Dozens of firms interested in destroying Syrian chemicals: OPCW sources

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 12:12

More than two dozen companies have expressed interest in destroying Syria`s chemical weapons stockpile, sources at the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, told a news agency on Friday.

Albanian `no` deals blow to Syria chemical weapons plan

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 09:09

Albania rejected a US request to host the destruction of Syria`s chemical weapons, dealing a blow to a US-Russian accord to eliminate such arms from the country`s protracted civil war.

Gujarat govt orders restoration of old schedule of liquor shops

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 19:23

The Gujarat government has directed the Prohibition and Excise Department to restore the earlier 1200-2000 hrs schedule of permitted liquor shops in the state, a senior official said.

Syrian forces capture town near chemical weapons site: Group

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 15:38

Syrian government forces have captured a northern town located near a site linked to the country`s chemical weapons program after days of heavy fighting, a monitoring group said.