Russia calls US proposal for Syria gas probe 'unacceptable'

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Russia calls US proposal for Syria gas probe 'unacceptable'
MEE and agencies
Tuesday 10 April 2018 00:26 UTC

Russia rejected a new US proposal at the United Nations on Monday to set up an investigation to identify the perpetrators of chemical weapons attacks in Syria.

The United States put forward a draft resolution to the Security Council following alleged toxic gas use in the rebel-held town of Douma that killed at least 40 people.

The US push for a new inquiry came amid heightened tensions over possible US military action in Syria, with President Donald Trump saying that "major decisions" would be taken within 48 hours.

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