Syria's government accused rebels of firing a chemical weapon, marking a dangerous escalation in the fight.

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Jordan, which shares a border with Syria, is tracking reports of the attack but couldn't confirm whether it involved a chemical weapon, he said.

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As is often the case with paint jobs, the new anti-chemical-weapon paint needs an undercoat and a top coat.

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