US, Allies Mull Response to Syria’s Gas Attack

The United States and its European allies Thursday discussed ways to effectively stop Syria’s government from using chemical weapons to kill rebels and civilians opposed to President Bashar al-Assad. French President Emmanuel Macron said he has proof that Assad’s forces used chlorine in last week’s attack on Douma, a suburb of the capital, Damascus. U.S. officials say they believe the banned substance was used, but are looking for definitive evidence. VOA’s Zlatica Hoke has more.
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