Event: 1972 Biological Weapons Convention

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Clinton warns terrorists may use genetic weapons

NEW genetic technology that offers great benefits for scientific research could also be used to create biological terrorist weapons, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has warned.

Thu, 08 Dec, 2011

Advances in genetics could create deadly biological weapons, Clinton warns

New genetic technology that offers great benefits for scientific research could also be used to create biological terrorist weapons, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has warned today.

Wed, 07 Dec, 2011

Annan tells countries to address biological weapons threats

Nations should step up efforts to combat biological weapons and address the threat posed by terrorist and criminal groups seeking to obtain them, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said today.

Mon, 20 Nov, 2006

Killer anthrax 'came from US government lab'

A senior scientist has stated the anthrax attacks in America almost certainly derived from a US government laboratory.

Wed, 21 Nov, 2001

Iraq denies involvement in terror attacks

Iraq has said it had nothing to do with the September 11 terror attacks or the anthrax scare, describing hints of Baghdad’s involvement as ‘‘sinister’’ and ‘‘baseless’’.

Wed, 24 Oct, 2001