Ban Ki-moon Withdraws Iran's Invite To Syria Talks -- Reuters
(Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday withdrew an offer for Iran to attend Syria peace negotiations after Tehran declared it does not support the June 2012 political transition deal that is the basis for the talks.
"He (Ban) continues to urge Iran to join the global consensus behind the Geneva communiqué," Ban's spokesman Martin Nesirky said. "Given that it has chosen to remain outside that basic understanding, (Ban) has decided that the one-day Montreux gathering will proceed without Iran's participation."
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MIDDLE EAST
UN rescinds Iran's invite for Syria talks.
Iran to skip Geneva 2 peace talks if preconditions are set – Iran’s UN envoy.
Evidence of 'industrial-scale killing' by Syria spurs call for war crimes charges.
Russia increasing military equipment deliveries to Syria, sources say.
Syria opposition issues ultimatum over talks.
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Dozens killed in string of Baghdad bombings.
Iraq announces offensive against al-Qaida. Iraqi forces face resistance in trying to push last of al-Qaeda affiliates out of Ramadi.
Islamist militants strengthen grip on Iraq's Falluja.
Iran starts implementing nuclear deal. World powers, Iran to activate landmark nuclear deal after IAEA nod.
Kerry to meet Israeli, Palestinian negotiators.
Israeli gas mask distribution ends - although Syrian and Iraqi Al Qaeda prepare sarin for region.
Yemen: Iran diplomat dies in gun attack near embassy.
UAE-Iran islands deal would face major obstacles.
Israel to return bodies of Palestinian militants.
ASIA
Afghan president again demands US airstrikes end.
Taliban claims attack on international military base in Kandahar; 1 troop reportedly killed.
Blast kills 20 soldiers in Pakistan, military says. 20 Pakistani soldiers killed in blast.
Thai government considers state of emergency after weekend violence.
Reports of religious violence in remote part of Burma draw concern.
China‘s economic growth slows to 7.7 percent in 2013.
China, Japan slug it out in the world's press.
Vietnam sentences 30 to death over drug smuggling.
Credit card details on 20 million South Koreans stolen.
American Kenneth Bae 'admits' crime, calls on US to help free him from North Korea. US prepared to send envoy to N. Korea for release of American.
AFRICA
Africa's economic growth failing to stimulate development and jobs.
Nigerian Islamists kill 18, burn houses in northeast.
South Sudan soldiers 'try to force entry into UN base sheltering civilians'.
In South Sudan, rebel-held town of Bor destroyed.
Libyan planes attack unruly militias in south, army on alert.
Mali celebrates its army alongside France, UN.
Ex-PM to run for Algeria presidency.
Bangui mayor picked as interim CAR President. CAR Presidential vote heads to runoff.
Zimbabwe's Mugabe appears in public, ending death rumors.
South Africa platinum workers to strike over pay. S. Africa: Economy cannot absorb more labor unrest.
EUROPE
Militant Islamist video threatens Winter Olympics.
Security threats at Sochi Olympics worry U.S. officials.
3 militants killed in Dagestan capital amid security sweep. Olympics terror dragnet: Scarred woman hunted as Sochi Games near.
Ukrainian police and protesters clash violently for second day in Kiev.
Teargas, fire, smoke as clashes erupt between police and protesters in Kiev. Demonstrators, police in tense standoff in Kiev after violence.
US threatens sanctions as tensions rise in Kiev.
Russia records 2013 budget deficit of $9.2Bln.
French MPs debate new equality law.
EU governments suspend some Iran sanctions.
Italy reform deal puts Berlusconi back centre stage.
Queen hands over the reigns to Prince Charles - historic step closer to a new king.
AMERICAS
US allies remain skeptical of Obama’s surveillance reforms.
U.S. House Intel chair: Snowden possibly aided by Russian intelligence.
Mexico: Knights Templar 'leader' captured in Michoacan.
Mexico replaces security chiefs in conflict-hit Michoacan.
At least nine FARC rebels killed in Colombia.
US observes holiday honoring civil rights icon.
Obama: Pot not 'more dangerous' than alcohol.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Desert gives al-Qaida refuge after Mali defeat.
Jihadists from at least four Al Qaeda groups in on Benghazi attack.
Islamic Caucasus Emirate claims suicide bombings in southern Russia.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Global economy risks jobless recovery.
Obscene wealth: World’s 85 richest have same wealth as 3.5 billion poorest – Oxfam.
China cheer muted as Deutsche Bank sets European nerves jangling.
Intel to cut 5% of staff after forecasting no growth this year.
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