Iran, Saudi Among 30 Countries Invited To Syria Talks -- AFP
Beirut (AFP) - Iran and Saudi Arabia, which back opposite sides in Syria's war, are among more than 30 countries slated to attend a peace conference next month, diplomats said.
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The so-called Geneva 2 conference, a follow-up to a 2012 meeting, is aimed at mapping out a political transition to end nearly three years of fighting that has killed more than 120,000 people and displaced millions.
But the January 22 meeting will actually be held at the lakeside Swiss city of Montreux because of a shortage of hotel rooms in Geneva, which will be hosting a luxury watch fair, a Western diplomat told AFP.
"At the moment there are 32 countries invited, but that number may increase because everyone wants to come," an Arab diplomat told AFP.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Media urge Syrian rebels to stop journalist kidnappings.
Kerry fails to convince key senators to forgo new Iran sanctions. Pressure will rise on Iran despite nuke deal.
Kerry back to Middle East to push peace talks.
Russia, Hamas leaders hold rare phone conversation.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard head hits out at Hassan Rouhani's government.
Iran frees Slovak paragliders held for spying.
ASIA
Thai protests won’t lead to military coup, Premier says. Thai military chief rebuffs meeting request in blow to protesters.
Former Thai PM Abhisit Vejjajiva charged with murder.
Afghan pullout could reverse gains against al-Qaeda, US military chief warns.
Kim Jong-Un takes father's title of Dear Leader.
China expands mass re-education campaign in restive Tibetan area.
Bangladesh politician to be executed.
AFRICA
UN targets FDLR fighters in Eastern Congo.
France defends CAR military presence.
Humanitarian crisis looms in CAR capital.
Mourners continue streaming to Mandela viewing.
Ugandan LRA rebels surrender in CAR.
Kenya celebrates 50 years of independence.
Madagascar hit by 'pneumonic and bubonic plague'.
EUROPE
Ashton: Ukraine 'intends to sign' agreement with EU.
Ukraine tells U.S. it won't use troops against protesters: Pentagon.
US hints at possible sanctions against Ukraine.
Berlusconi says arresting him would incite revolution in Italy.
Greek central bank head sees no risk of haircut on deposits- paper.
Spain government: vows to block Catalonia independence vote.
Mainstream parties clinch Austrian coalition deal.
Putin asserts Russia's moral superiority in the values war.
Nicolas Sarkozy: my return is destiny - I don't have a choice.
Dempsey backs strong military presence in Europe.
AMERICAS
US House Republicans get behind budget agreement.
Cold-snap stories: From frozen Vegas to the frigid Midwest, residents commiserate.
Honduras: Juan Orlando Hernandez confirmed as president.
Venezuela says murder rate plunges under Maduro.
Canada's audacious bid to own the ARCTIC: Country lays claim to region that could hold up to 15% of the world's undiscovered oil.
Uruguay marijuana move 'illegal' - UN drugs watchdog.
Homelessness, demand for food increase in US city survey.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Saudi Grand Mufti condemns suicide attacks.
Outmuscled Syrian opposition seeks protection from al Qaeda.
Jordan rearrests millennium bombings plotter.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Bots now 'account for 61% of net traffic'.
Google’s road map to global domination.
Weinsteins sue Warner over Hobbit film.
Airline profits to hit record in 2014, IATA predicts.
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