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The UN chemical weapons investigation team will be returning to Damascus on Wednesday, according to Moscow. (AFP/File)

September 24th, 2013 - 11:13 GMT

UN chemical weapons team returning to Damascus

UN chemical weapons inspectors are expected to return to Syria on Wednesday, according to the Russian government.

A Syrian government forces soldier eats a sandwich on July 31, 2013 in the al-Khalidiyah district of Syria's central city of Homs. (AFP)

August 1st, 2013 - 07:47 GMT

Syria grants UN permission for chemical weapons investigations

Syria's main opposition National Council chief Moaz al-Khatib (L) congratulates Syrian communications executive, Ghassan Hitto, after the National Council elected him as prime minister. (AFP PHOTO/OZAN KOSE)

March 19th, 2013 - 11:30 GMT

Syrian state media claims rebels fire chemical weapons