The Guardian: Syria: Russia says chemical weapons inspectors will be allowed into Douma
Inspectors to visit site on Wednesday, but US envoy raises fears of Russian tampering
International chemical weapons inspectors will be allowed on Wednesday to visit the site of a poison gas attack in the Syrian town of Douma, Russian officials have said.
The attack last week led France, the US and the UK to launch missile strikes against three targets in Syria on Saturday morning, which were designed to degrade the remaining chemical weapons facilities of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
On Tuesday, French president Emmanuel Macron said the strikes on Syria had been “for the honour of the international community”.
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MIDDLE EAST
Russia: Chemical inspectors allowed access to Syria attack site. Syria 'chemical attack': OPCW investigators to be allowed into Douma.
France says Syria attack evidence 'highly likely' to 'disappear'.
Syrian forces targeting Homs and Qalamoun near Damascus. Syrian army shells jihadist enclave near Damascus: pro-Assad commander.
Assad prepares to assault last rebel enclave near Damascus.
Syria's air defence system 'malfunction' causes confusion.
In Syria's Raqqa, corpses still lie in the rubble.
U.N. Yemen mediator to come up with talks framework in two months.
Palestinians protest to support prisoners in Israeli jails.
ASIA
IMF sees emerging Asia as top global growth engine.
Two Koreas discuss official end to 68-year war, report says.
Defector: North Koreans face chronic food shortages.
South Korean culture minister finds Kim Jong Un open, humorous.
Taiwan leader says island secure ahead of China drills.
Myanmar grants amnesty to 8,500 prisoners.
Japan signals interest in China's One Belt, One Road initiative.
China logs solid growth despite trade row.
China to relax foreign ownership limits on cars, other industries.
Unit 731: Japan discloses details of notorious chemical warfare division.
AFRICA
Nigerian police, Shiite protesters clash for second day.
Nigeria's Senate seeks explanation of $462 million to buy helicopters.
UAE shuts Mogadishu hospital amid tension with Somali government.
DRC violence: Ituri's displaced fear returning home.
DR Congo president sacks 256 judges for not having law degrees.
Nigeria: Shrinking Goronyo dam threatens livelihood of millions.
Egypt’s mufti issues fatwa against buying Facebook ‘likes’.
EUROPE
U.S., Britain warn of Russian cyberattacks in rare joint alert.
Putin to Merkel: US, allies' 'aggression' in Syria violates international law.
France's Emmanuel Macron calls for revival of EU democracy. France's Macron: EU in 'civil war' over democracy.
Armenia parliament swears in new PM despite protests.
Russian spy: Skripal poison 'was in liquid form'.
Spain: Catalan activists defiant despite crackdown.
Romanian prosecutors indict ex-leader for revolution deaths.
British PM apologises to Caribbean leaders over deportation row.
AMERICAS
Trump and Melania to dine with Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe at Mar-a-Lago for summit on 'security and trade'.
Trump scraps new sanctions against Russia, overruling advisers.
Officials: California 'not participating' yet in Trump's border protection push.
Trump criticizes California governor on troops at border.
Younger party official faces test as Cuba’s next president.
Under military rule, Venezuela oil workers quit in a stampede.
Rebel groups fight over coca-growing region in Colombia.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
A 10-minute trial, a death aentence: Iraqi justice for ISIS suspects.
Iraq: Women with suspected links to 'IS' suffer sexual abuse, Amnesty says.
Yemen's Houthis release 18 Al-Qaeda fighters.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
IMF predicts stronger growth but warns of risks.
Exclusive: China seeks trade firewall with U.S. allies in rush of ambassador meetings - sources.
Tesla halts production of Model 3 for second time this year.
