U.S. President Barack Obama (L) meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the G8 Summit at Lough Erne in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland June 17, 2013. REUTERS-Kevin Lamarque
Putin, Obama Disagree Over Syria At Tense G8 Summit Meeting -- Reuters
(Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama sparred with Russia's Vladimir Putin over how to end the war in Syria on Monday during an icy encounter at a G8 summit where divisions over the conflict eclipsed the rest of the agenda.
Speaking after talks with Obama, Putin said Moscow and Washington had differing views over Syria but agreed the bloodshed must stop and that the warring parties should be brought to the negotiating table.
Both leaders looked tense and uncomfortable as they addressed reporters after about two hours of talks, with Putin staring mostly at the floor as he spoke about Syria and Obama only glancing occasionally at the Russian leader.
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MIDDLE EAST
Russia ‘actively engaged’ in Syrian war, Israeli source says.
'Dozens dead' in car bomb attack in Aleppo. Explosions rock Damascus military airport.
Report: Iran to send 4,000 Revolutionary Guards to bolster Assad’s forces.
Russia says it will not allow Syria no-fly zones.
Putin backs Assad and berates west over proposal to arm Syrian rebels. Putin and Obama set to spar over Syria arms at G8.
Saudi supplying missiles to Syria rebels: Gulf source.
Private money pours into Syrian conflict as rich donors pick sides.
Syrian pound tumbles to record low on talk of rebel aid.
Iran's Hassan Rowhani rules out halt to uranium enrichment programme.
Iranians count on president-elect Rohani to bring change.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad summoned to criminal court.
Russian MP rules out US ‘military scenario’ for Iran.
Turkey to call out military to tackle demonstrations. Turkish trade unions call for strike. Striking workers face off with police in Turkish capital.
Saudi announces four new deaths from MERS virus.
ASIA
Taliban 'set to open office in Qatar'.
Pakistan mourns dead after weekend of bloodshed.
Pakistani militants shoot dead two polio vaccination workers.
China to host North Korean officials for talks.
North Korea talks must be 'real': US officials.
Snowden extradition would be a 'betrayal': China media. China's state media says extraditing Edward Snowden would be 'unwise'.
China credit bubble 'unprecedented'.
Dreams turn bitter for Bangladeshi garment workers.
AFRICA
Nigeria says 11 killed in Islamist sect school attack.
Mozambican raid 'kills soldiers' in Dondo.
Sudan, South Sudan to take steps to lower oil tension.
Egypt's Mursi tightens Islamist grip with governor appointments.
Protests to give new turn to Egypt revolution.
Lockerbie compensation: Libyan officials acquitted.
Mali to get back stolen manuscripts.
South Africa's Mandela 'doing very well': daughter.
EUROPE
Bosnian Serb president rejects urgent border deal with Croatia.
Greek court suspends ERT broadcaster closure.
Merkel 'appalled' at Turkey's clampdown on protests.
Obama assassination bid fears - aircraft carriers on standby off Irish coast during G8 summit.
UK's Cameron rallies world leaders to N.Ireland.
Greek coalition wrestles to avoid collapse.
Czech prime minister says he will resign.
Vladimir Putin denies stealing Super Bowl ring.
Blessed are the Harley riders, as Pope greets thousands at a Vatican mass.
Prince Philip leaves hospital after surgery.
AMERICAS
FBI hunting for Jimmy Hoffa again, 38 years after his disappearance.
US, Cuba to resume talks on direct mail.
Obama does not feel Americans' privacy violated: chief of staff.
Canada’s Harper gives up on Russia over Syria, calls summit “G-7 plus 1”.
Supreme Court strikes down Arizona voter registration law.
Montreal Mayor Michael Applebaum faces fraud among 14 charges. Montreal's interim mayor arrested, faces fraud charges.
Peru Humala's approval rating slips for fourth straight month.
Brazil Maracana stadium protest ends in clashes.
Julian Assange: Ecuador will continue to grant asylum.
Americans throw away 90 billion pounds of food a year.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Five 9/11 accused appear in Guantanamo court. 9/11 accused due back in court at Guantanamo.
Obama chooses lawyer to oversee Guantanamo closure.
NSA programs broke plots in 20 nations: officials.
Analyst: Al Qaeda affiliate in Syria now best-equipped of the group.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Airbus beats Boeing's orders on first day of air show.
EU, US agree to start free trade talks at G-8.
IBM lays off thousands, Hudson Valley hit.
Apple reveals US surveillance requests, following Facebook's lead.
Orders for big jets make a splash in Paris.
Superman flies to top of US box office.
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