Syria's Warring Factions Agree To Talks, As Al Qaeda Leader Urges Rebels To Unite -- FOX News
Delegations representing the Syrian regime and its main Western-backed opposition have reportedly agreed to start direct talks when negotiations resume on Friday.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told Sky News that he had held discussions with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem and the Syrian National Coalition's Ahmed Jarba after a contentious first day of talks Wednesday that featured accusations of wrongdoing from both sides of the conflict.
Lavrov told Sky News that he had urged both sides not to focus on replacing Syrian President Bashar Assad, adding, "The main thing is to start the process."
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MIDDLE EAST
China says all issues on table in Syria talks, including Assad's role.
U.N. aid chief seeks ceasefires at Syria talks.
UN envoy to meet Syria rivals to mend splits.
Iran 's heavyweight absence hangs over Syria talks.
Iran wants full nuclear deal and investment, Rouhani tells Davos.
Iraq hangs 11 convicted of terrorism.
In divided Iraq, Sunnis fleeing Anbar find restive refuge in Shiite holy city.
ASIA
Japan-China tensions take center-stage with Abe in Davos. Abe sees World War One echoes in Japan-China tensions.
Thai protest leader rejects emergency decree.
Pakistan: Waziristan strikes are not start of offensive.
Burma mobs 'kill 30 Rohingyas'. Rights group says Muslims massacred in Myanmar amid official denials.
Pakistani Shiites rally against deadly attack.
US Pacific Fleet chief says N. Korea is top security concern.
China's nuclear missile drill seen as warning to US not to meddle in region.
Claims Australia is 'reachable' by Indonesia's air force as border stoush hits new lows.
India reels from another horrific gang rape case in wave of sexual violence.
China puts more anti-corruption activists on trial.
AFRICA
South Sudan rivals 'to sign truce'.
African Union helping Mali to finalize peace process.
US Africa summit to include nearly 50 governments.
Egypt says not invited to US Africa summit.
Egypt state violence at 'unprecedented' level since July - Amnesty.
Egyptian Salafist hesitates to back Sisi presidency bid.
South African strike hits platinum mines.
EUROPE
Ukraine president calls special parliament session.
Ceasefire in Ukraine: Barricades doused out, violence an inch from reigniting.
Ukraine premier rejects opposition ultimatum. Ukraine opposition sets 24-hour deadline.
Eurozone recovery strengthened in January, survey says.
Davos: Corporate chiefs warn of weak Eurozone recovery.
Italy issues 90 Mafia arrest warrants, seizes pizza restaurants.
Serb officials' Kosovo war crimes sentences shortened on appeal.
Czech president to name new centre-left cabinet on January 29.
Berlusconi 'witness tampering' inquiry in Ruby trial.
AMERICAS
NSA's mass phone data collection is illegal, says government privacy board.
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez breaks six-week silence.
Venezuela announces changes to foreign currency system.
Texas executes Mexican national despite international pressure.
Bolivia 'to build first nuclear reactor'.
Quebec: L'Isle-Verte seniors' home fire leaves 3 dead, 30 missing.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Terrorist threat to Olympic teams called hoax, still adds to Sochi tension.
Al Qaeda attack on U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv thwarted.
Al-Qaida chief Zawahri tells Islamists in Syria to unite.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Lenovo buys IBM's low-end server business for $2.3bn.
Carl Icahn targets Paypal sale as he ups eBay stake.
Toyota retains global auto crown in 2013, sees strong 2014.
Shell's Arctic drilling set back by US court ruling.
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