Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (L), U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (C) and United Nations special envoy on Syria Staffan de Mistura (R) attend the ministerial meeting on Syria in Vienna, Austria, May 17, 2016. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
Major power foreign ministers failed to agree a new date to resume Syrian peace talks at a meeting on Tuesday, and the opposition said it would not come back to Geneva negotiations unless conditions improved on the ground.
A pessimistic atmosphere pervaded the meeting in Vienna between countries that support President Bashar al-Assad and his enemies, all of which have committed to reviving a ceasefire and peace process that have been unraveling since last month.
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MIDDLE EAST
Kerry and Lavrov chair Vienna meeting aimed at kickstarting Syria peace effort. Syria conflict: World powers vow to reinforce truce and deliver aid.
US still has leverage in Syria, Kerry asserts.
Saudi Arabia says time may be coming for "Plan B" on Syria.
France says major powers want Syria peace talks to start again in June.
IS suicide bombings in Baghdad leave nearly 70 dead. Baghdad bombs kill dozens of civilians. Iraq violence: Blasts in Baghdad kill dozens.
Turkish opposition leader speaks out as MPs debate legal immunity law.
France postpones conference on Israeli-Palestinian peace.
ASIA
Taliban offensive in north stresses Afghan military.
China: Afghanistan backs Beijing stance on South China Sea.
Cultural Revolution: China's media breaks silence over anniversary. China's Cultural Revolution caused 'severe' harm, state media says.
Philippine terror group sets June deadline to kill foreigner.
U.S. eases sanctions on Myanmar in bid to promote growth, reforms.
North Korea names Ri Yong-ho as foreign minister.
Planning a North Korea trip? Don't, says the State Dept.
Thailand closes 'overcrowded' Koh Tachai island to tourists.
AFRICA
Kenya police accused of 'gruesome violence' in Nairobi.
Kenyan police launch inquiry after officers filmed beating protester.
New Libyan leader seeks support from Western, regional powers.
Libyan factions agree in principle on unified oil structure.
Nigerian oil output down 40 percent in volatile south.
Robin Wright targets Congo's 'conflict minerals' violence with new campaign.
Rumors South Africa’s finance minister is about to be arrested are scaring investors.
EUROPE
Armenian, Azerbaijani leaders renew cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Russia to counter NATO expansion with new radar station in Crimea - source.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, supporters attacked.
Donald Tusk says only alternative to EU is 'chaos'.
Eurovision win lifts spirits in Ukraine, raises eyebrows in Russia.
Hungary: Bill Clinton comments about dictatorship offensive.
Sweden rules out NATO membership.
Face recognition app taking Russia by storm may bring end to public anonymity.
Brexit or not? Five weeks to go and pollsters 'don't know'.
AMERICAS
Trump ramping up national team to expand battleground states.
Oregon and Kentucky contests put pressure on Clinton.
Upheaval in Nevada raises concerns over Democratic unity.
Venezuela expands state of exception citing threats of foreign intervention.
Dominican Republic's Danilo Medina claims election victory.
Canada wildfire: Oil workers urged to leave Fort McMurray camps.
Bolivian leader Morales' estranged son 'does not exist'.
Argentina says Falklands no longer main issue.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Europe’s top cop: It’s ‘almost certain’ terrorists will try to strike again.
The Americans: 15 who left the United States to join ISIS.
Al-Qaeda assassination tips: Use drones to plan attacks, practice on others as 'fun' prank.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Twitter 'to stop counting photos and links in character limit'.
U.S. oil hits seven-month high as inventory drop seen; caution over Libya.
ICBC to be first Chinese lender to own London vault.
Climate change puts 1.3bn people and $158tn at risk, says World Bank.
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