UN wants 'impartial investigation' into Syria deaths

The UN Security Council is backing Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's call for "a thorough, impartial and prompt investigation" of allegations of chemical weapons use outside the Syrian capital.

UN deputy spokesman Eduardo del Buey said the secretary-general was "shocked" at the alleged use of chemical weapons on the eastern suburbs of Damascus and is determined to ensure a "thorough investigation" of all reported incidents.