OPCW points to 17 chemical attacks in Syria
Chemical weapons were used or likely used in at least 17 attacks in Syria, the international chemical weapons watchdog told the U.N. Security Council.
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
U.N. experts urge probe of Navalny poisoning
Two U.N. human rights experts called for an international and independent investigation into the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
OPCW confirms nerve agent in Navalny attack
Germany and France pushed for E.U. sanctions on Russia after OPCW confirmed Russia's Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a Soviet-era nerve agent.
White Helmets ally found dead in Turkey
James Le Mesurier, whose organization founded and supported White Helmets' efforts in Syria, was found dead in Istanbul, prompting a police investigation.
Populism, trade wars erode cooperation
International organizations enter a new year buffeted by populism, trade wars and power struggles as multilateralism faces rising political hostility.
Counting the uncounted death toll in Syria
The brutality of Syria's war has made it difficult to ensure accountability — a basic requirement of peace — such as keeping an accurate death toll.
Chemical weapons watchdog adds powers
An international organization that investigates chemical weapons attacks expanded its own authority so it can go a step further by assigning blame.
Syria takes helm of disarmament forum
Chemical weapons killed hundreds of people in its seven-year civil war, yet Syria has a new role of presiding over the U.N. Conference on Disarmament.