The greenish-black water of the canal was hidden beneath the layer of plastic bottles and plastic bags filled with waste -- a small green plant with three leaves had grown over it.
The UK government said they were poisoned with a nerve agent of a type developed by Russia called Novichok and May said she believed Moscow was "culpable".
The annual meeting of the National People's Congress -- China's ceremonial parliament - is on during which a major reshuffle in the government was announced.
Besides US Fed's meet from March 20-21, investors are expected to keep a close watch on the direction of foreign fund flows and the rupee's movement against the US dollar.