Putin Faces Isolation Over Syria As G8 Ratchets Up Pressure -- Reuters
(Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin faced growing isolation on the second day of a G8 summit on Tuesday as world leaders lined up to pressure him into toning down his support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Syria was set to dominate the last day of the meeting in a secluded, heavily guarded golf resort in Northern Ireland, with Putin standing firm on his position that forcing out Assad would be disastrous for Syria and the region.
Following a frosty encounter between the Kremlin chief and U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday, G8 leaders sought to use the last day of talks to find common ground on a transition of power in Syria despite Russia's stance.
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MIDDLE EAST
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G8 leaders 'close' to agreement on Syria.
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ASIA
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Death toll at Pakistan funeral blast jumps to 20.
Philippine military says communist rebels abduct 5 unarmed army soldiers in south.
China's Xi Jinping to launch 'thorough clean-up' of Communist Party.
Sumatra forest fires cause worst Singapore smog for 16 years.
India monsoon floods kill at least 60 people, leave thousands stranded.
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AFRICA
Islamists drive 19,000 farmers from north Nigeria.
Egypt and Ethiopia agree to bridge dam divide.
Anger in southern Egypt over Islamist governor.
Libya to try Gaddafi son in August.
New food security alliance is timely for Malawi's path out of poverty.
Africa 'ripped off big time' by foreign resource firms, says bank chief.
EUROPE
Battles ahead for Greek PM weakened by state TV crisis.
Swiss lawmakers reject deal to end US tax spat. Swiss bill to ease bank secrecy blocked.
German-Russian relations hit a deep chill.
Britain, Ecuador haggle over WikiLeaks' Assange.
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AMERICAS
Biggest protests in 20 years sweep Brazil. Brazil erupts in protest over services and World Cup costs.
Mayor's arrest deepens corruption crisis in Montreal. Quebec premier says Montreal mayor should resign.
Military takes to the streets in fight against crime in Dominican Republic.
Peru protesters push to stop $5 billion Newmont mine.
CNN poll: Obama numbers plunge into generation gap.
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TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Russia, US to boost cooperation in countering terrorism.
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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America falls behind in creating rich entrepreneurs.
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