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Events on Saturday 7 April 2018 1
2018Douma chemical attack and allied strikes on SyriaUS, UK and France launch strikes after suspected chemical attackA suspected chemical weapons attack on the rebel-held town of Douma killed dozens of civilians, prompting accusations against the Syrian government of Bashar al-Assad. In response, the United States, United Kingdom and France launched joint airstrikes against Syrian chemical weapons facilities. The Syrian government and its ally Russia denied responsibility for the attack.