Chemical inspectors await all-clear to begin work in Syria's Douma

Chemical inspectors await all-clear to begin work in Syria's Douma

International investigators on Tuesday (Apr 17) were awaiting the green light from a UN security team to begin work in a Syrian town hit by an alleged chemical attack, after delays and warnings by Western powers that crucial evidence had likely been removed.
Syrian air defence shoots down missiles over Homs

Syrian air defence shoots down missiles over Homs

Syrian air defence shot down missiles over the western city of Homs, the state news agency said on Tuesday (Apr 17), with the strikes reportedly targeting regime air bases.