Syria war: Evacuation begins in besieged towns
Craig TaylorMore than 30,000 people are expected to be moved from four towns under the deal. BBC News – Middle East
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Syria war: Anger after Russia vetoes resolution at UN
Moscow again uses its veto, on a resolution condemning last week’s alleged chemical attack. BBC News – Middle East
Syria ‘chemical attack’: Turkey says tests confirm Sarin was used
Turkey says a decomposition product of the nerve agent was found in blood and urine samples. BBC News – Middle East
Tillerson: Russia ‘failure allowed Syria chemical attack’
The US says Russia bears responsibility for the Syrian chemical attack, ahead of a G7 meeting. BBC News – Middle East
Boris Johnson calls off Moscow visit over Syria
The UK foreign secretary says his priority is to build international support for a ceasefire in Syria. BBC News – Middle East
Hamas executes three ‘Israel collaborators’ in Gaza
The authorities say the men were convicted of treason and conspiring with foreign parties. BBC News – Middle East