In Shift, Syrian Regime Says It's Ready To Talk To Rebels -- Christian Science Monitor
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem said in Moscow that the Assad government wanted to engage in 'dialogue with anyone who's willing for it, even those who carry arms.'
For the first time since the Syrian civil war began almost two years ago, a top member of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government today offered to engage in talks with rebel leaders to find a diplomatic resolution to the fighting. But the opposition leadership has reportedly dismissed the offer, insisting that the president must first step down.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria says ready to talk with armed opposition.
Iran's middle class feels squeeze of sanctions.
Powers to offer Iran sanctions relief at nuclear talks: U.S. official.
Israel’s strike on Syria last month killed top Iranian general.
Return of sectarian threats in Iraq raises alarm.
Iraq says Turkey rejects Kurd export pipelines.
'Tortured' Palestinian inmate's funeral held .
Iranian media criticize Oscar win for ‘Argo’.
ASIA
Japan detects xenon in air after DPRK’s nuclear test.
North Korea issues threat to U.S. military.
S Korea inaugurates first female president.
China's Xi affirms goal of unification with Taiwan.
BBC says radio broadcasts being jammed in China.
AFRICA
Congo neighbors agree not to support armed groups.
Nearly 100 rebels are reported killed in Mali battle.
France's military operation in Mali in 'final phase'.
Mali Islamists recruit child soldiers from local schools, leaving ‘untold number’ dead in fighting.
Tribal fighting in Darfur leaves 60 dead.
Egypt vote could be 'road to total chaos': ElBaradei.
South Sudan capable of fighting external aggression - army chief.
Algeria reopens Tiguentourine hostage crisis gas plant.
EUROPE
Bersani leads Berlusconi in polls as Italy votes for new parliament. Protest votes increase uncertainty in Italy election.
Conservative triumphs in Cyprus Presidential election.
Scotland's Roman Catholic archbishop, mired in abuse claim, resigns.
Serb ultranationalists gather for jailed leader.
Mass protests erupt across Bulgaria.
Vladimir Putin bans smoking in public places in Russia.
Putin declares war on sleaze.
AMERICAS
Republicans aim to call Obama's 'bluff' on spending cuts.
Republican Senator McCain says Hagel "not qualified" as defense secretary.
Kerry takes case on Syria to Europe, Mideast.
Raul Castro says he'll retire in 2018.
Colombians join the hemisphere's first civilian bomb squad.
Study says too many Americans still drink too much.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Nusra: Al Qaeda’s Syria offensive.
Intelligent delusions on al Qaeda (commentary).
Libyan weapons arming Al Qaeda militias across North Africa, officials say.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Google News: the secret sauce.
BP to face day in court over Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
China's Huawei reveals 'fastest smartphone in the world' as it struggles for respect in US.
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