Syrian Activists: More Than 750 Killed In Gas Attack Unleashed By Assad Forces -- Haaretz/AP/Reuters
Syria denies reports that Assad forces used chemical weapons; death toll count varying among medical sources and activists; Arab League calls for immediate probe, Britain to raise reports at UN security council.
Syria's military command denied opposition reports that the army had used chemical weapons on Wednesday against districts east of Damascus, saying they were a sign of "hysteria and floundering" by President Bashar Assad's opponents.
The denial was issued by an officer speaking on state television. Information Minister Omran Zoabi said the allegations were "illogical and fabricated". Activists said rockets with chemical agents hit the suburbs of Ain Tarma, Zamalka and Jobar in the Ghouta region, while several news sources are reporting at least 10 different villages targeted.
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EUROPE
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