A chemical matter of trust
As experts and governments wrangle over Syria and chemical weapons, another issue is exposed. It is that of trust, writes Jon Snow.
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As experts and governments wrangle over Syria and chemical weapons, another issue is exposed. It is that of trust, writes Jon Snow.
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The United States criticises the UN general assembly’s vote to upgrade the status of Palestine as “unfortunate and counterproductive”.
Israel and Hamas agree a ceasefire following eight days of conflict – just hours after 21 people were injured in a bus bombing in Tel Aviv.
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