Western powers fear Russia setting stage for chemical warfare
Kremlin allege without evidence that US has been supporting a bio-weapons programme
Spanish communist student joins fight against Islamic State
Two men who fought alongside Kurds face terrorism charges after returning home
Islamic State is winning more than propaganda war
IS selects targets giving it strategic dominance and access to economic assets providing independence
Battle against Islamic State militants is just beginning
Analysis: US strikes have limited effect on militarily astute movement
Assad brother behind chemical attack, claims UN official
Poison gas attack may have been a brash action ‘rather than strategic decision’
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