NEW : Team looking into chemical weapon use in Syria asked to report to U.N. NEW : A Russian official criticizes the U.N. leader for taking a `` politicized approach '' Syria accuses the U.S. and Britain of lying , says it does n't even have chemical weapons . `` The secretary-general strongly urges the Syrian government to respond swiftly and favorably so that this mission can carry out its work in Syria . '' The Syrian government has accused President Barack Obama of using "lies and fabrications" against it.
NEW : Team looking into chemical weapon use in Syria asked to report to U.N. NEW : A Russian official criticizes the U.N. leader for taking a `` politicized approach '' Syria accuses the U.S. and Britain of lying , says it does n't even have chemical weapons . The Syrian government has accused President Barack Obama of using "lies and fabrications" against it.