The faltering talks come amid a backdrop of increased violence in Syria [Reuters]
Russia Accuses US Of Sabotaging Syria Talks -- Al Jazeera
Meeting "going in circles," Russian foreign minister says, as UN warns of Syrian military build-up in rebel-held town.
Russia's foreign minister has accused the United States of using peace talks to seek "regime change" in Syria.
Speaking in Moscow on Friday, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the issue of a transitional government, a key focus for opposition negotiators, must not dominate the talks in Switzerland.
"We have an impression that those backing the opposition in this process... had in mind only one thing, regime change," Lavrov said, noting the talks were "going in circles."
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MIDDLE EAST
Russia: Syria peace talks 'going in circles'.
As battle rages around historic castle, Syria's heritage faces ruin.
UN puts evacuations from Syrian battleground city of Homs on hold.
Iraqi troops regain ground from militants in northern town.
West aims to minimize nuclear bomb risk in Iran talks.
Iran demands ‘proof’ of nuclear weapons allegations.
Gunmen launch deadly attack on Yemeni prison.
Yemen: The Shia rebels close in on the capital.
Arrests in Bahrain on uprising milestone eve.
ASIA
Karzai criticises lack of US respect for Afghan sovereignty as relations worsen.
US sees more delay likely in finalizing security agreement with Afghanistan.
Kerry meets China's Xi amid heightened Asia tensions. Kerry says China willing to push North Korea more on nuclear plans.
China says "will never allow war or chaos" on Korean peninsula.
11 'terrorists' dead in shootout with Chinese police: Report. Several terrorists killed in Xinjiang attack.
Two Koreas to hold more high-level talks this week. Koreas agree to hold family reunions as planned.
Navy chief: US would 'help' Philippines in South China Sea.
Thai police retake protest camps in Bangkok.
China's consumer inflation holds steady at 2.5%.
Indonesia volcano erupts; 3 killed, 100K evacuated. Mass evacuation in Indonesia as Java volcano erupts.
Nanjing seeks UNESCO listing for massacre documents.
AFRICA
1,000 Muslims reported trapped in CAR town.
Scores of men and women executed in DR Congo.
Libyan general wants parliament suspended. Libya's Zeidan says government, security under control. Libya denies rumors of impending coup.
We must not forget South Sudan as 3.7 million at risk of hunger, warns charity.
Russia, Egypt reach initial $3 bln arms deal – report.
Nigeria orders audit for billions of petrodollars.
Insight: Graft allegations test West's ties to Somali president.
EUROPE
Sochi 2014: Live
Russia accuses EU of seeking Ukraine "sphere of influence".
UK military on alert for new IRA mail-bomb threat.
Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta resigns. Italy's premier resigns after sacking by own party.
Renzi grabs power in Italy without election.
Eurozone GDP growth gathers speed.
Spain closes enclave to avert Syrian migrant rush.
Russia bans adoptions by foreign same-sex couple.
Athens court jails 4 Turkish suspected terrorists.
AMERICAS
More snow predicted for eastern US. Deadly storm brings fresh round of snow to Northeast as outages linger in South.
Canceled! Airlines scrap record number of U.S. flights.
Venezuela braces for more violence – but it could work in Maduro's favour. Officials in Venezuela order arrest of opposition leader Leopoldo López.
Argentina struggling - again - with inflation.
Mexico's president to ask Supreme Court to rule in TV battle.
Gun rights: Federal judges rule against Calif. restrictions on concealed carry.
Factory production in U.S. falls by most since 2009.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al-Qaeda is alive and well in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Al Qaeda splinter group executes 13 in Syria: report.
The new jihadists make al-Qaeda look like tired old has-beens.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Facebook allows users to customise gender.
Crude oil slips to near $100 on demand doubts.
Lenovo profits and sales reach beyond expectations.
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