White House Takes 'Hard Look' At Russian Proposal On Syria -- L.A. Times
WASHINGTON -- White House officials say they will “take a hard look” at a Russian offer to push Syria to give up its vast chemical weapons arsenal, a late and unexpected proposal that could provide President Obama a way to avoid a bruising defeat in Congress over use of force.
Tony Blinken, Obama’s deputy national security advisor, said the Obama administration was skeptical but open to the Russian proposal, which emerged Monday morning in response to Secretary of State John F. Kerry’s off-the-cuff remark about how Syria could avoid a U.S. missile strike in retaliation for an alleged lethal nerve gas attack near Damascus last month.
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MIDDLE EAST
US to weigh plan for Syrian chemical arms.
Give up weapons, Russia urges Syria.
Syria warns of retaliation if strikes eventuate as US offers Assad a chance to abandon weapons.
Syrian army launches attack on hills around Christian village. Clashes renewed near Syrian capital over historic Christian town.
American threats widen fault lines among Syria's rebels.
Russia, Syria push for UN chemical experts return.
Assad thanks Putin for G20 stance – Syrian FM.
Iran Foreign Minister slams Syria strikes as 'illegal'.
Seven police among 13 dead in Iraq attacks.
PKK 'halts withdrawal' from Turkey. Kurdish rebels halt withdrawal from Turkey.
Egypt military seizes Gaza-linked weapons in Sinai.
Egypt announces full-scale assault on Sinai militants.
Egypt shutting economic lifeline for Gaza Strip, in move to isolate Hamas.
ASIA
Philippine rebels take hundreds hostage.
Politics looms large in India religious riots that kill 31. Toll rises to 31 as violence spreads to more areas.
North Korea's leader silent at military parade.
Report: Dennis Rodman reveals Kim Jong Un's baby daughter's name after North Korea visit.
Pakistan swears in new president Mamnoon Hussain.
Japan's economic growth data revised higher.
Key prosecutor quits UN-backed Cambodia war crimes tribunal.
AFRICA
Central Africa fighting kills 60. Central African Republic says scores killed in new clashes.
Nigeria's Boko Haram clash with vigilantes, 18 dead.
Congo rebels to return to talks, but not to Army.
Sudan bombs S. Sudan buffer zone position, kills 2.
Report: 4 militants killed near Tunisian capital.
Kenyan deputy president heads to Hague for trial.
Eritrea dreams of ending isolation, boosting development.
EUROPE
Centre-right wins Norway election.
U.S., Russia clash over Syria reactor at U.N. nuclear meeting.
Moscow diplomatically denies reported Saudi deal on Syria.
Putin's nose bloodied by Russia's rival mayoral candidates.
Russian diplomat killed in Abkhazia.
Popular Merkel, warning of threat from rivals, rallies supporters.
Brussels fears European 'industrial massacre' sparked by energy costs.
France unveils controversial 'secularism charter'.
AMERICAS
U.S.: 14 more nations back "strong" response to Syria.
U.S.'s Rice: North Korea, Iran must know U.S. will respond to gas attack.
Uphill battle for Obama: Where Congress stands On Syria.
Obama administration intensifies push for Syria strike.
In Mexico, beer sales are latest battlefield against country’s giant monopolies.
At least 43 dead in Guatemala bus crash.
Mexico proposes sweeping social program changes. Tens of thousands protest Mexican oil reforms.
Brazilian media group apologises for supporting military dictatorship.
Guatemalan bar attack leaves 11 people dead.
SWAT team shoots and kills one of the oldest men in America - an 107-year-old man who barricaded himself in his room and shot at officers trying to enter.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Turkey decides Jabhat Al-Nusra is a threat.
Al-Qaida claims Iraq bombs that killed at least 50.
Syria strike risks 'outburst of terrorism'.
Assad says any U.S. military strike on Syria "is going to support al Qaeda".
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
EU antitrust regulators receive new plan from Google in search results row.
Amazon flatly denies that it’s releasing a free smartphone.
Koch Industries to buy Molex for $7.2 billion.
New Vincent Van Gogh painting identified.
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