U.N. Says Chemical Arms Report On Syria Attack 'Indisputable' -- Reuters
* Findings "speak for themselves" -U.N. spokesman
* Russia denounces findings as preconceived
* "Professionally executed massacre by regime" -U.S. envoy
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The United Nations on Wednesday defended a report by U.N. chemical weapons experts that Russia has criticized as "one-sided," saying its conclusion that rockets loaded with sarin gas were used in an Aug. 21 attack should not be questioned.
"The findings in that report are indisputable," U.N. spokesman Martin Nesirky told reporters. "They speak for themselves and this was a thoroughly objective report on that specific incident."
U.N. chemical investigators led by Ake Sellstrom of Sweden confirmed on Monday the use of sarin nerve agent in the Aug. 21 attack outside the Syrian capital in a long-awaited report that the United States, Britain and France said proved President Bashar al-Assad's forces were responsible.
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Syria gives Russia ‘evidence’ rebels staged chemical attack.
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Egypt partially reopens Gaza crossing after week-long closure.
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Bahrain Shia groups quit reconciliation talks.
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ASIA
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Philippine troops clearing city attacked by rebels. Rebels lose ground in southern Philippines.
North Korea presses for resumption of nuclear talks.
Muzaffarnagar violence: India politicians face arrest over riots.
Sri Lanka, China to close free-trade deal: Colombo.
Verdict against China's Bo Xilai expected Sunday.
Tony Abbott sworn in as Australia prime minister.
China navy chief says operational aircraft carrier a few years away.
Obama to visit Asia next month to discuss economy, security.
AFRICA
Niger would welcome armed U.S. drones: foreign minister.
Egypt's ousted leader talks to family for 1st time.
Kagame’s party scores landslide win in Rwanda.
Nigeria's Boko Haram unrest: Scores killed in Borno state.
Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir seeks visa for UN meet.
Mali's new president faces tough test as he strives for reconciliation.
China finds resistance to oil deals in Africa.
Egyptian authorities put squeeze on Muslim Brotherhood.
Police hunt veteran Islamist in southern Egypt.
U.N. must revamp plan to protect Congo civilians: document.
Swazi King to wed 14th wife.
EUROPE
NATO plans major east European exercise, reassures Russia.
Berlusconi vows to stay in politics as ban approaches.
Forty-five percent of Scots say independence would harm economy: poll.
German election goes to the wire with no clear winner in sight.
Parliamentary election to test if Austria "going to the dogs".
Russia may freeze federal salaries in 2014.
EU team to investigate Gibraltar dispute next week.
Uproar as French jeweler kills thief, is charged.
Greek public sector workers strike over job cuts.
Greece's birthrate falls as austerity measures hit healthcare.
AMERICAS
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Pentagon announces probe of security clearance process after Washington Naval Yard shooting.
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US to seize 'Iran-owned' New York skyscraper.
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Brazil data plan aims to keep US spies at bay.
Brazil’s Rousseff snubs US over spying.
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