U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (R) and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (L) walk with U.N. Special Representative Lakhdar Brahimi (C) towards a meeting to discuss the ongoing problems in Syria at the United Nations offices in Geneva, September 13, 2013. REUTERS/Larry Downing
Kerry, Lavrov in 'Constructive' Talks on Syria Weapons Agreement -- Voice of America
GENEVA — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, had "constructive" talks Friday on ending Syria's chemical weapons program.
The two diplomats and the U.N. envoy for Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, met in Geneva to discuss a Russian plan on how to put Syria's chemical weapons under international control. The move could avert a U.S. military strike in retaliation for the Syrian regime's alleged poison-gas attack on civilians last month near Damascus.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.N.: Report will show chemical weapons use in Syria.
France, three Arab countries to 'strengthen' support for Syria rebels.
U.S., Russia see Syria arms deal aiding peace talks.
U.S. also demands Syrian transparency on nuclear research.
Assad: Israel should be first to disarm.
Israel: Iran wants nukes even under new president.
Iran says date could be set for nuclear talks at U.N. meeting.
An ally of Syria, Iran also bears scars from chemical weapons attacks — by Iraq.
Syrian opposition to choose PM in push for credibility.
Breaking from Syria talks, Kerry to visit Israel.
IMF says prospects for West Bank and Gaza Strip are ‘dim’.
Iraq violence: Deadly bomb attack on Baquba mosque. Two roadside bombs outside mosque kill 30 in Baquba: Iraqi police.
Turkish police use tear gas as protests resurface.
ASIA
South Korean abducted by North Korea returns home after 41 years.
Obama to visit Asia next month to discuss economy, security.
Taliban insurgents attack U.S. consulate in Herat, Afghanistan. Herat attack: Afghanistan Taliban target US consulate. 'Many Afghan civilians' killed in attack targeting US consulate.
Philippines VP says rebel leader agrees to discuss truce.
Philippine president warns rebels to end standoff.
China warns Japan over Diaoyu Islands comments.
North Korean nuclear reactor work 'could end in catastrophe'.
Population of North Korea’s gulag has shrunk, experts say.
Pakistan, India spar in Kashmir in worst border violence in years.
Delhi gang rape: Four sentenced to death.
Xinjiang attack: China sentences three to death.
China billionaire detained for 'dissent'.
AFRICA
Central African Republic president dissolves rebel alliance.
Egyptian helicopters strike Islamists in northern Sinai. Egypt pursues crackdown on Sinai militants as protests held.
Rights group accuses Somalia of 'large scale' abuses.
In Libya, unrest brings oil industry to standstill.
Uganda ‘encouraged’ with DRC, M23 peace talks.
Algerian gas plant siege: Military's role questioned.
More oil fields in South Sudan come back on stream.
In sensitive case, Egypt acquits alleged killers of 2011 protesters.
U.N. deployment of surveillance drone in Congo delayed to December.
EUROPE
Merkel rival takes heat for middle-finger photo.
Lithuania summons Russian ambassador over new border checks.
Spanish public debt reaches record level.
David Cameron's anger at Barroso's UKIP claim.
EU lawmakers nominate Snowden for Sakharov human rights prize.
Russian pressure moves Ukraine closer to the West.
EU could punish Croatia over extradition row.
Belarus court keeps Russian potash chief in detention.
37 dead in fire at Russian psychiatric hospital.
AMERICAS
Rousseff wants Web servers to be housed in Brazil.
Three friends of accused Boston bomber to fight cover-up charges.
Thousands warned to evacuate amid Colorado floods. Three dead as Colorado floods worsen, smashing rainfall records.
Jersey shore reels from boardwalk fire.
Shortage likely to escalate in Venezuela amid drought of US dollars.
Venezuela's President creates council to fight economic 'sabotage'.
U.S. retail sales miss expectations, point to slow growth.
California set to raise minimum wage 25% by 2016.
Uruguay's Montevideo Zoo giving away its big cats.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Texas senators seek ‘terrorist’ label for Fort Hood shootings.
Al Qaeda calls for attacks inside United States.
Recruited by Al-Qaeda: Foreign fighters in a Damascus jail tell their stories.
Julio Iglesias songs used to 'torture' prisoners.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall St ends up; Dow posts best weekly gain since Jan.
Twitter takes first step toward going public amid predictions company will be valued at up to $20 billion.
Obama to nominate Summers as Fed chief: Nikkei.
United Airlines accidentally offers airfares for nothing.
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