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Assad appears with Khamenei adviser in show of solidarity after suspected gas attack
France and UK poised to support any military response to alleged chemical attack
Aircraft moved to Russian facilities and bases evacuated
US president says relations with Moscow ‘worse’ than during the cold war
As regime forces take control of Douma evidence could be lost
The US, Britain and France have threatened coordinated action in response to the attack on a rebel stronghold outside Damascus
US and Russia trade accusations after alleged chemical weapons attack in Douma
US president says there will be ‘big price to pay’ for alleged eastern Ghouta strike
Hundreds of fighters agree to travel to rebel-held Idlib under deal brokered by Russia
Erdogan claims city centre now under control of Free Syrian Army
At least 12,000 people leave the rebel-held enclave
Evacuation from Syrian rebel-held enclave is biggest since latest bombardment began
Assault would mark start of new and challenging phase of operation against Kurdish militia
Turkey wants Washington to stop US-backed YPG militia from relocating fighters to Afrin
WHO says Syrian government officials removed medical supplies before allowing trucks through
High, prolonged levels of stress can cause serious physical and behavioural problems
People are becoming more confident taking out personal loans
Analysts questioned whether SDF would be allowed to keep control of lucrative territory
Reports say jets hit a research facility that produces non-conventional and chemical weapons
US-led forces take advantage of ‘opportunity’ to hit road and vehicles
Strategic and symbolic defeat for jihadis comes after just one week of fighting
Eight-month campaign displaces almost 1m people and lays Iraq’s second city to waste
Jihadi group denies Baghdad’s forces the glory of symbolic Mosul victory
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