UN WIRE Mon, Oct 28, 2013 - Chemical-weapons experts receive Syria's destruction plan ahead of schedule

October 28, 2013 FOLLOW THE UN FOUNDATION   News covering the UN and the world SIGN UP | FORWARD | ADVERTISE | DONATE Top Story Chemical-weapons experts receive Syria's destruction plan ahead of schedule The United Nations and Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons inspection team received Syria's chemical-weapons destruction plan three days before the deadline. UN-OPCW experts expect to visit the remaining four of 23 sites by Friday. 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