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    UN Weapons Inspectors Present Their Report on Syria

    For the first time, an internationally recognized team of experts has confirmed the use of chemical weapons. A United Nations team reports " clear and convincing evidence " that rockets containing the nerve agent Sarin were used against civilians, including children, in Damascus on August 21.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    For the first time, an internationally recognized team of experts has confirmed the use of chemical weapons. A United Nations team reports "clear and convincing evidence" that rockets containing the nerve agent Sarin were used against civilians, including children, in Damascus on August 21. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon briefed the UN Security Council today. Louis Charbonneau is UN Bureau Chief for Reuters.

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    1 of 3
    Is the GOP Tearing Itself Apart over Obamacare?
    1. 0:00UN Weapons Inspectors Present Their Report on SyriaYou’re reading this
    2. 8:02Is the GOP Tearing Itself Apart over Obamacare?
    3. 43:31With Summers, Obama Feels Sting from His Own Party
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