Obama Voices Syria Chemical Weapons Concern To Putin -- BBC
US President Barack Obama has voiced concern to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin about reports that Syria has used chemical weapons.
In a phone conversation, the two leaders agreed to stay in touch on the issue, tasking their foreign ministers to hold further talks.
The US earlier said it had "varying degrees of confidence" that chemical weapons had been used in Syria.
The government in Damascus have denounced the claims as "lies".
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MIDDLE EAST
Obama tells Putin of concern over Syrian chemical arms.
Syrian prime minister survives Damascus bombing, six die.
REPORT: The Israeli Air Force flew into Syria and bombed a chemical weapons plant. FSA says Israeli jets hit chemical site.
Israel lawmaker claims Hezbollah getting chemicals.
Israel: Iran has not crossed nuclear 'red line'.
In changing region, U.S. committed to military ties with Gulf Arabs.
Iraq: Deadly car bombs hit Shia provinces. 36 dead, dozens wounded in Iraq car bomb attacks on Shiite cities.
Iraq said to halt Al Jazeera’s license, closes Jordanian border.
Three Britons who claimed Dubai police tortured them jailed on drugs charges.
In changing region, U.S. committed to military ties with Gulf Arabs.
ASIA
Pre-election violence continues in Pakistan.
Russia, Japan demand N.Korea comply with UN resolutions.
Seven killed in US cargo plane crash at Afghan base.
Taliban marks start of 'monumental' spring offensive with deadly attack.
Lawyers, public chant "hang him" as Bangladesh building owner led to court.
Pakistan violence forces parties to scale back election campaigning.
China military planes flew close to disputed isles: report.
Russia and Japan to discuss disputed islands.
South Korea to withdraw last workers from Kaesong joint-venture with North. North Korea holds back seven South Koreans at industrial zone.
North Korea to build replica of Big Ben in Pyongyang theme park.
Burma report backs security boost for Rakhine.
Everest: Climbers Steck and Moro in fight with Sherpas.
AFRICA
Nelson Mandela 'in good spirits' say visiting ANC leaders.
Armed protest in Libya prompts congress to postpone sitting.
French soldier killed by northern Mali roadside bomb.
Mali braced for food shortages as conflict leaves a mark.
Darfur conflict: Sudan's bloody stalemate.
South Sudan returnees still live in limbo.
For Boko Haram, U.S. tries to handle with care; Nigerian Islamists tied to al Qaeda.
Kenya chief justice denies taking bribe in presidential petition.
Report: 260,000 died in Somali famine.
EUROPE
Obama and Putin discuss security in phone call.
EU to ban pesticides blamed for harming bees.
Europe's youngest king to be crowned as Prince Charles watches on.
Explosion shakes central Prague, as many as 40 injured. Powerful blast injures up to 40 in Prague.
Russia raids group with ties to militant in video posted by Boston bombing suspect.
British voters see more gloom in years ahead: poll.
France to slash 24K military jobs, seeking savings.
Greek parliament approves 15,000 civil service job cuts.
German inflation slows to lowest level since 2010.
Cyprus to limit president's immunity from prosecution.
AMERICAS
Wreckage found in Manhattan was from 9/11 plane: Boeing.
Boston bombing case may take years to unfold.
Mother of Boston bomb suspects insists sons are innocent.
Lawmakers: There are ‘persons of interest’ in Boston bombing in U.S..
U.S.-Mexico alliance against drug cartels in jeopardy.
2 dead, 11 wounded in alleged FARC attack.
Venezuela to audit votes without opposition conditions.
American charged, ex-general held in Venezuela.
6 months after Sandy: Many recovered, thousands still homeless.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Military says 100 of 166 prisoners now on hunger strike at Guantanamo Bay.
Yemenis languish in Guantanamo prison with scant hope of release.
Eight men convicted by Saudi court on terrorism charges.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
China becomes biggest PC market in 2012 - IHS report.
Virgin Galactic is one supersonic trip closer to actual space tourism.
Samsung launches 7-inch budget Tablet.
TransCanada sees Keystone XL delayed till second-half 2015.
US consumers keep spending despite reduced pay.
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