BBC: Syria 'chemical attack': Russia and US in fierce row at UN
The US and Russia have traded barbs at a UN Security Council meeting on the alleged chemical attack in Syria.
Russian representative Vassily Nebenzia said the incident in Douma was staged and that US military action in response could have "grave repercussions".
US envoy Nikki Haley said Russia - a Syrian military backer - had the "blood of Syrian children" on its hands.
Earlier, the UN human rights chief said world powers were treating chemical weapons use with a "collective shrug".
US President Donald Trump pledged later on Monday that the incident would "be met forcefully", adding that the US had a lot of military options and a decision on a response would be taken "tonight" or "shortly".
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WNU Editor: If the impending U.S. military strike against Syria does occur (and I am willing to bet that it will) .... and Russian military personnel are wounded or killed .... I can then say with confidence that we will then be entering a very possible tit-for-tat situation between Russian and U.S. military forces in Syria. Where this will then lead to .... I feel a deep chill just thinking about it.
More News On The Increasing Tensions Between U.S. And Russia
Russia says it warned U.S. of 'grave repercussions' if Syria attacked -- Reuters
Russia warns US of 'grave repercussions' if it attacks Syria -- The Guardian
Regional tensions soar in Syria as Trump threatens to strike and Iranians die in an attack -- Washington Post
US to 'respond' to Syria attack; Russia warns of 'repercussions' -- Al Jazeera
Russia complicit in Syria gas attack, Haley tells UN Security Council -- Politico
No doubt Douma ‘chemical attack’ staged, OPCW must investigate on ground in Syria – Russia UN envoy -- RT
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The US will win, The Russians are isolated in Syria and they know it. The US can bring more fire power on to the scene and depending on what the Russians do, can smoke the entire Russian Air Force and Navy in Syria. IMO.
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