As Russia Pushes Diplomacy, Syrian Forces Are Said to Pound Homs -- New York Times
MOSCOW—Fresh from talks with President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, Russia’s foreign minister announced on Wednesday that Syria’s vice president would seek to open talks with opposition forces in the country and called on Western and Arab leaders to support such efforts.
“We consider this willingness to be an important factor to be taken into consideration and hope that all who have some kind of influence over the opposition will urge them to begin such dialogue,” the foreign minister, Sergey V. Lavrov, said at a news conference in Moscow.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria: Homs under 'heaviest' shelling yet. Nearly 50 die overnight in Homs. For rebel-held Syrian towns, constant funerals.
Turkey may move as Syria presses assault in Homs. Turkey calls for a broad coalition to end ‘intolerable’ violence in Syria. West reluctantly weighs military aid for Syria rebels.
EU threatens new sanctions on Syria.
Violence in Bahrain escalates ahead of February 14 anniversary.
U.S. eyes cuts to Iraq embassy after troops exit.
Iran parliament summons President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Israeli union federation launches nationwide strike.
ASIA
Maldives leader calls for unity gov't amid rioting. Maldives president in hiding after claiming he was forced to resign at gunpoint.
Nato, Afghan and Pakistan officials to hold border talks.
Key state election begins in India's Uttar Pradesh state.
3 ministers resign in porn scandal in South India.
US, Japan pave way to send Okinawa Marines to Guam.
AQ Khan gives rare interview in Pakistan to defend his summer home.
AFRICA
UN: 20,000 who fled violence in Mali need help.
Nigeria: Boko Haram claims Kaduna army suicide attack.
Egypt will not be swayed by aid threat in NGOs case: PM.
Sudan oil dispute raises war rhetoric.
Sudan: Darfur Regional Authority launched.
Insight: In Sudan, glimpses of an Arab spring.
EUROPE
Frustrations soar as Greeks seek elusive bailout deal. Greece: 'There's no more left to cut'. Greek trump card fails as stronger Europe shrugs off break-up threat.
Russia's Putin warns against outside interference.
Latvia at risk of sending more into poverty, IMF report says.
Hundreds of raids against London gang suspects.
NATO extends Baltic air patrols until 2018.
AMERICAS
Canada PM in China to discuss oil and energy issues.
Mexico arrests Sinaloa drug cartel's reputed enforcer.
Brazil police-army stand-off amid talks to end strike.
Cristina Kirchner says Britain 'militarising' South Atlantic. Argentina to raise Falklands UK 'militarisation' at UN.
No cigar: Economic embargo on Cuba turns 50.
Haiti Prime Minister Conille: Donor aid needs revision.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
'Lone wolf' terror threat warning.
Radical U.S. Muslims little threat, study says.
Drone strike in Pakistan kills 10 near Afghan border.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Airbus to inspect all A380 superjumbos for wing cracks.
Harry Potter boosts Time Warner earnings.
Energy independence within reach for U.S.
Yahoo shakes up board in a bid to appease angry investors.
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