Swedish scientist to lead UN chemical weapons probe in Syria
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has named Swedish scientist Åke Sellström as the head of the mission tasked with probing the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria. The fact-finding team was set up at the request of the Syrian government. Damascus has accused foreign-backed militants of using chemical weapons against civilians near the northern city of Aleppo. Syrian media say dozens of people have been killed and nearly 140 more injured in the chemical attack.