Syrian Regime Warns of Rebels Potentially Using Chemical Weapons

Anticipating being blamed for their use

UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Syria's U.N. ambassador is warning that extremist groups could use chemical weapons against the Syrian people and blame the government.

Bashar Ja'afari reiterated in letters to the U.N. Security Council and Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, circulated Monday, that "Syria will not under any circumstances use any chemical weapons that it may have."