Obama Arrives At G-20 Summit In Russia Hoping To Build Support For Strike On Syria -- Washington Post
T. PETERSBURG — President Obama arrived in Russia on Thursday to begin a two-day summit hosted by Syria’s chief benefactor where he hopes to persuade skeptical world leaders to support a U.S.-led military strike on Syria.
Obama began making his case in a private meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, saying the two leaders agreed that a reported chemical weapons attack on civilians last month by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s forces could not go unpunished.
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MIDDLE EAST
End Syria 'cycle of horror', swamped neighbours and UN say.
Syrian rebel leader says any American strike on regime targets should be ‘powerful’.
U.S. dismisses U.N. inspections in Syria of alleged chemical weapons sites.
Iran says US will suffer if Syria is attacked.
Iran's foreign ministry to lead nuclear talks with world powers.
In Iran, a change in tone on Syria.
ASIA
China warns of economic risk of Syria intervention.
General: 'Conditions are set' to win Afghan war.
Pakistan arrests scores in security operation.
North Korea agrees to reopen military hotline to South.
Nearly half of all Afghan polling stations deemed unsafe.
Thai rubber farmers, police clash as crisis deepens.
Indonesians protest over Miss World contest.
AFRICA
Congo, Rwanda presidents meet in Uganda over rebels in eastern Congo amid lull in fighting.
Nigeria: walkout could signal the end for ruling party.
Egyptian minister survives car bombing. Egypt minister warns of terrorism wave after assassination attempt.
Tunisia's opposition threatens protests after talks fail.
Zimbabwe faces looming food crisis, says UN.
S.African unions, gold miners seek compromise to end strike.
South Sudan bans foreigners from owning or riding motorbikes.
EUROPE
EU urges diplomatic efforts on Syria, 'no military solution'.
As Syria implodes, Europe braces for a spiraling refugee crisis.
Germany pessimistic that world powers at G20 summit can agree on how to handle Syria's war.
Russia says Syrian Foreign Minister to visit Moscow on Monday.
Moldova says will stick to pro-Europe course despite Russian pressure.
'Don't Knows' may have it in 2014 Scottish independence vote.
AMERICAS
Pelosi not sure House Democrats will back Syria resolution.
Expert: Mexican murder numbers likely double former estimates.
Honduras: Organized crime infiltrates security companies.
Exclusive: Brazil's Rousseff wants U.S. apology for NSA spying.
Venezuela force to guard electrical system post-blackout.
In Peru, U.S. dollar counterfeiting "more profitable than cocaine".
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Terrorists tout new encryption technology that thwarts U.S. intelligence.
U.S. documents detail al-Qaeda’s efforts to fight back against drones.
Al-Qaeda-linked rebels assault Syrian Christian village.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
BRICS urge G20 efforts to boost global recovery.
U.S. stimulus withdrawal to have global impact - China.
Samsung and Qualcomm make foray into smartwatch market.
Google argues for right to continue scanning Gmail.
Microsoft says wins patent trial against Google's Motorola.
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