UN Envoy: Syria Talks to Resume on Saturday -- Voice of America
GENEVA — Representatives of the Syrian government and opposition are to meet face-to-face for the first time Saturday in Geneva, after days of mutual threats to withdraw from the talks.
The United Nations and Arab League mediator, veteran Algerian diplomat Lakhdar Brahimi made the announcement after two days of meeting separately with the two sides.
“Tomorrow, we expect, we have agreed, that we will meet in the same room,” he said.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria foes 'to meet face-to-face' at Geneva II talks. Brahimi: Syria rivals to meet in same room.
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ASIA
Obama’s Asia rebalance turns into headache as China, Japan relations spiral down.
North Korea urges end to military acts in letter to South Korea.
N Korea proposes family reunions with South.
Tensions rise over East China Sea.
Four killed during Indonesian security operation in Papua.
Triple explosions in China's Xinjiang kill three.
Thailand Constitutional Court says polls can be delayed.
Pakistan’s Pervez Musharraf wants heart treatment abroad.
AFRICA
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French military: 11 jihadists killed, French soldier wounded during operation in northern Mali.
Former Central African Republic minister is killed by Christian militia.
South Sudan ceasefire takes effect. 'Sporadic fighting' in S Sudan after truce.
Nigeria sets presidential, legislative polls for February 14, 2015.
Nigeria's APC opposition to block budget.
Egyptian diplomat kidnapped in Libyan capital.
At least 10 killed after blast at Congo arms dump.
EUROPE
Ukraine protesters create 'fortress' to resist feared attack.
Ukraine leader pledges government reshuffle ahead of more rallies.
Russian Prime Minister Medvedev: Terrorist leaders considered alive until proven dead.
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Russia extends asylum for Edward Snowden.
Russian ruble hits historical low against Euro.
François Hollande affair allegations overshadow meeting with Pope Francis.
Croatia ex-spy Josip Perkovic extradited to Germany.
AMERICAS
Eric Holder: U.S. investigating big banks and voter fraud. No bank too big to indict, U.S. attorney general says.
U.S. propane shortage hits millions during brutal freeze.
Venezuela decrees new price controls to fight inflation.
Cuban vendors, in rare move, stage a protest.
Argentina to ease foreign exchange controls after peso slump.
Chile President-elect's reform plans have broad backing: Poll.
U.S. investigating Dennis Rodman for busting sanctions.
Firefighters melt ice to retrieve bodies after Quebec blaze.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Poland to look into new allegations about secret CIA jail. Poles to investigate report of $15mn cash payment for secret CIA prison.
US drone strike targets AQAP in central Yemen.
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US stocks slammed; Dow falls 300-plus points in worst week since 2011.
China's richest man says Britain is easier to do business with than America or the EU.
JPMorgan increases CEO Dimon’s 2013 pay 74% to $20 million.
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