Syria Submits Partial Chemical Weapons List -- Voice of America
MOSCOW — For two years, Russia gave increasingly crucial military and diplomatic support to Syria’s beleaguered President Bashar al-Assad as the Syrian civil war deepened.
Now, Russia is pressuring its ally to give up its cherished chemical weapons arsenal. In rapid succession over the last week, Syria’s government acknowledged possessing chemical weapons, signed a treaty banning their production, possession and use, and, on Friday handed over an inventory of Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile to international monitors in The Hague.
n Moscow, analysts ask where the Kremlin is going.
Rene Nyberg, a former Finnish ambassador in Moscow, says he is stunned by the turn of events.
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MIDDLE EAST
Kerry, Lavrov talk of 'strong' UN Syria resolution.
Syrian opposition condemns al-Qaida militants.
Syria rebels agree Azaz ceasefire.
White House: Iran overtures 'clearly not sufficient'.
Iran said to seek a nuclear accord to end sanctions.
Iran’s Rouhani urges world leaders to ‘seize the opportunity’ his election presents.
Iraq's violence spirals out of control.
Bombs inside Sunni mosque in Iraq kill 15: police, medics.
Dozens killed in suspected al Qaeda attacks in Yemen. Suspected al Qaeda attacks on Yemeni forces kill around 40. Yemen attacks leave 56 dead.
No time left for negotiations with Iran: Israeli minister.
U.N. nuclear assembly rejects Arab push on Israel.
ASIA
Sri Lanka set for historic vote in northern areas. War-scarred Sri Lankan Tamils see hope in election.
Super Typhoon Usagi heads for Hong Kong.
18 Afghan police killed in ambush in remote northeast.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s effort to seek peace with Pakistani Taliban off to rocky start. Pakistani army, government at loggerheads over Taliban talks.
Japanese authorities ignored US warnings over Fukushima water leaks.
Several injured in clashes in Indian Kashmir.
Cambodian prince on hunger strike over political deadlock.
China intensifies social-media crackdown.
AFRICA
Reconciliation challenges ahead for Mali President.
Nigerian Islamists kill at least 159 in two attacks. Scores dead in Nigeria after Boko Haram 'ambush' in Borno. Official: 143 killed by extremists in Nigeria.
Nigerian forces fight Islamists near lawmakers' Abuja quarters.
Egyptian security forces hunt militants after storming town near Cairo.
Congo government, rebel M23 'chat' in public. Congo rules out amnesty for top M23 rebels.
Tunisia's ruling Islamists agree to transition negotiations.
Held by militia, Gaddafi's son misses Tripoli hearing.
Swaziland votes in 'monarchical democracy'.
EUROPE
Azerbaijan signs new gas deals with Europe, snubs Russia.
Who's who in Germany's election.
German election foes could make up and govern.
Putin strategist Surkov returns to Kremlin as aide.
Russia's Putin says could seek re-election in 2018.
Jailed ex-Ukraine PM must be released ahead of key EU treaty, despite Russian pressure.
France suggests it is ready to give weapons to Syria rebels.
France calls for EU to regulate Web giants to counter dominance.
Pope Francis sets out vision for more gay people and women in 'new' church.
Russia 'seizes' Greenpeace ship after Arctic rig protest. Australian among 28 arrested after armed Russians storm Greenpeace ship.
AMERICAS
Republicans ‘trying to mess with me,’ Obama tells crowd at Missouri auto plant.
Holder directs U.S. attorneys to seek reduced sentences in current, pending drug cases.
Pentagon wants Guantánamo fiber-optic cable to someday serve Cuba.
Bolivian president to sue US govt for crimes against humanity.
Peru's Fujimori 'to release memoirs via social media'.
Navy Yard gunman was 'wandering halls, hunting people to shoot'.
Venezuela says U.S. bans Maduro from flying over Puerto Rico.
Vice President Joe Biden in Mexico for economic talks.
Manuel lashes northwest Mexico as storm misery spreads. Mexico president cancels UNGA trip as storms kill at least 97.
Colombian government, rebels trade barbs as talks recess.
Paraguay's new leader wants back into Mercosur.
Washington sees incomes soar as most of U.S. declines.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Insight: U.S. and allies target Hezbollah financing, ties in Africa.
FBI’s Comey focused on violent home-grown extremists, global spread of terrorism.
State Dept.: FBI can’t get into Benghazi to arrest suspects.
Insight: U.S. and allies target Hezbollah financing, ties in Africa.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
BlackBerry warns of big loss, to cut 4,500 jobs; shares dive. BlackBerry to cut 4,500 jobs as revival effort fails.
Gold prices soar after Fed fails to taper stimulus.
Empire State owners to sell shares.
Outgoing Microsoft CEO regrets lapse in smartphones.
Hedge fund billionaire: Fed's move 'fantastic' for the rich.
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