Syrian Rebels Reject Russian Proposal As Kerry And Lavrov Meet For Talks -- Time
Opposition groups in Syria slam diplomatic efforts to stall U.S. strikes against Assad, while Secretary of State John Kerry flies to Geneva to hold talks with Russian counterpart
A Russian-backed proposal that would see Syrian President Bashar Assad surrender his chemical weapons stockpile to international custody has been panned by Salim Idriss, the head of the Syrian opposition’s Supreme Military Council.
“We announce our definitive rejection of the Russian initiative to place chemical weapons under international custody,” said Idriss, in a video posted online.
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MIDDLE EAST
Geneva set for Syria disarmament talks.
Battle for Syria Christian town of Maaloula continues.
Syrian airforce bombs hospital in north: activists and video.
Suicide bombs hit Egypt military in Sinai, kill 9. Sinai attacks show deepening security crisis facing the peninsula.
U.S. and Iran are edging toward direct talks.
Turkey's Erdogan says Assad buying time on chemical weapons.
Turkey to unveil reforms key to Kurdish peace next week: Erdogan says.
Majority of Palestinians say suicide bombing is often or sometimes justified: poll.
Israel to pay 'Prisoner X' family $1.1 million.
ASIA
Report: Philippine rebels attack second town. Philippine Muslim rebels attack 2nd province.
Satellite image suggests North Korea has restarted Yongbyon nuclear reactor: U.S. group.
Curfew imposed after violent Kashmir protests.
Japan on high alert for disputed islands anniversary.
Corruption still rampant in rebuilding Afghanistan: report.
At Sina Weibo's censorship hub, 'Little Brothers' cleanse online chatter.
Li Keqiang: China economy at crucial stage.
Report: Number of China billionaires surpasses 300.
AFRICA
Bomb damages Libyan foreign ministry building in Benghazi.
Malian troops in first clash with MNLA rebels since truce.
CAR crisis opens rift between Muslims, Christians.
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood to Coptic Christians: Convert to Islam, or pay ‘jizya’ tax.
Somali Islamic scholars denounce al-Shabab in fatwa.
Nigerian army says kills 10 Boko Haram Islamists in gunfight.
Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan sacks ministers amid PDP splits.
EUROPE
Putin says U.S. strike on Syria could escalate conflict. Syria crisis: Russia's Putin in personal plea for US caution.
Russia says there is still a chance for peace in Syria.
France says West must not be fooled by proposed Syria deal.
EU warns Russia over trade 'threats' to ex-Soviet bloc.
'Millions more' Europeans at risk of poverty if austerity drags on.
Catalans join hands in huge human chain for independence from Spain. 400,000 person human chain for Catalan independence.
Dutch apologise for Indonesian executions.
AMERICAS
U.S., Russia, other big powers meet on Syria in New York.
Obama: No timeline for Syria talks.
Obama's Syria address attracts 32 million U.S. viewers.
9/11 Commission leaders push for changes in US terrorism fight.
White House pledges to work with Brazil on surveillance concerns.
Teachers spawn chaos on Mexican streets again.
Canadian hid cocaine in fake pregnancy bump, Colombia police say.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Here are some never-before-seen photographs of Guantanamo detainees.
Hamza 'lieutenant' cannot be extradited, European judges say.
Ansar Jerusalem claims credit for Sinai attacks, challenges army claims.
Al-Shabab militants kill American who cut ties with group.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Facebook shares break $45 for first time since 2012 IPO.
High iPhone price spooks investors, Apple shares drop.
Yahoo CEO Mayer: we faced jail if we revealed NSA surveillance secrets.
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