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Syrian government denies using chemical weapons
Aug. 22, 201301:00
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Syrian government denies using chemical weapons

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The Syrian government has denied allegations that it used chemical weapons against its own people yesterday. If confirmed, the attack, which killed hundreds of civilians, would be the worst of its kind anywhere in decades. At least 35 nations are calling for the United Nations to investigate, NBC’s Richard Engel reports.Aug. 22, 2013

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