US Scrambles to Salvage Afghan Peace Talks -- Voice of America
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday will visit Doha, Qatar, the site of proposed U.S.-backed Afghan peace talks that triggered strong opposition this week from Afghan President Hamid Karzai.
Senior State Department officials say the Kerry agenda -- originally set to focus on Syria -- has been expanded to include discussions with U.S. allies on how to salvage the Afghan peace initiative.
The Doha talks were to have opened Thursday, with discussions involving Taliban delegates and senior U.S. officials. But Mr. Karzai, apparently irked by the opening of a Taliban political office in that city, objected and said his government would not support the talks.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria rebels seek arms, no-fly zone to avert disaster.
Arab Islamist rebels, Kurds clash in northern Syria.
Rebels hang on near Damascus, hope for deal on arms from Jordan.
Six Syrian heritage sites declared endangered.
Angry over Hezbollah’s role in Syria, Saudi to deport supporters of the Lebanese group.
Iran says appeals for 'jihad' in Syria fuel radicalism.
Iran 'seizes UAE fishing boats in Gulf'.
New Iranian President tied to 1994 bombing.
U.S. military presence in Jordan quietly grows.
Iraq, Lebanon alarmed at spreading Syria war.
Security tight as Iraqis vote in Sunni-dominated provinces.
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Israel's Netanyahu signals annoyance with EU over Hezbollah.
New Palestinian prime minister offers resignation: official.
ASIA
N Korea slams South for talks failure.
N. Korea seeks new talks on its nuclear program, China says. North Korea repeats offer for nuclear talks.
US seeks Japan, S.Korea meeting to improve ties.
Karzai 'willing to join' Taliban peace talks.
Afghanistan peace talks: US-Taliban meeting in Qatar cancelled.
Taliban offer to free U.S. soldier for Guantanamo prisoners.
Indian monsoon flooding 'leaves 1000 dead'. Indian floods leave tens of thousands stranded in Uttarakhand state.
Singapore smog reaches ‘hazardous’ all-time high on fires.
Ten sentenced to death in Bangladesh.
Riot after Chinese teachers try to stop pupils cheating.
AFRICA
Islamists to rally for Mursi as Egyptian tensions rise.
Libya struggling with Gadhafi legacy.
UNHCR: Africa refugee crisis overshadowed by Syria.
Chaos, Islamist threat plague Libya's lawless desert south.
Threat level was high before UN attack in Somalia.
Liberia sends first post-war peacekeepers to Mali.
ICC postpones Kenyatta war crimes trial.
Egyptian court frees Mubarak-era prime minister Nazif.
Egypt: Appointment of new Luxor governor sparks anger.
EUROPE
Hollande, Maduro seek strategic alliance this year.
Gaddafi interpreter says Libya funded Sarkozy campaign.
Obama challenges Russia to agree to deeper nuclear weapon cuts.
Lawmakers question Obama's pledge to scale back US nuclear arsenal.
Greece restoring confidence in reform program, says Barroso.
IMF: Spain making strong progress but jobs boost needed.
Britain, France face EU action over Eurotunnel charges.
On home turf show, Airbus steals Boeing's thunder.
AMERICAS
Falkland Islanders contest Argentina sovereignty claim at United Nations.
Courtside seats at NBA finals game 7 selling for $30K apiece.
Protests planned across Brazil despite concessions. Protests roil Brazil despite fare rollback.
Analysis: Rough honeymoon for Chavez's successor in Venezuela.
Immigration agents say border security deal not good enough.
Dwindling Great Lakes squeeze shipping industry.
Study: 70 percent Of Americans on prescription drugs.
Two people missing after explosion at Quebec fireworks factory.
Pro-gun control group apologizes for citing Tsarnaev as victim of gun violence.
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Senator presses Pentagon on Guantanamo feeding.
In northern Iraqi city, al-Qaida gathers strength.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Violent sell-off in world markets after Federal Reserve signals end to QE.
Facebook rolls out video for Instagram.
China, euro zone threaten U.S.-led economic recovery.
Asian, European markets plunge.
Google: 'We're not in cahoots' with NSA.
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