Winter Games Begin, Putin Keen To Prove Doubters Wrong -- Reuters
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the opening ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics on Friday determined to prove his doubters wrong after militant attacks, a row over gay rights and ballooning costs overshadowed preparations.
Putin has staked his reputation on hosting a safe and successful Games in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, where a three-hour spectacle before 40,000 spectators at the new Fisht Stadium will signal the start of the full sporting program.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.N. welcomes reported Homs humanitarian deal. UN welcomes reports 'deal reached' on Homs.
Syrian rebels declare new assault on Aleppo after Assad gains. Syria rebels launch Aleppo campaign, bombing toll hits 257.
Syria can meet June 30 chemical weapons deadline: U.N. chief.
Russia says now is not the time for U.N. resolution on aid to Syria.
Israel says third rocket fired from Gaza Thursday.
Yemen's dream of a civil society suffocated by religion and tribalism.
Iran: US nuke demands have 'no value'.
Iran says may modify Arak reactor to allay nuclear concerns: TV.
Six car bombs hit Iraqi capital.
Iraqi PM under fire amid 'insanity' of suicide bombings.
Fears grow of new Israeli assault on Gaza amid rocket attacks.
Turkish MPs endorse Internet control law.
Israeli widow blasts ‘insensitive’ Kerry claim of no murders.
ASIA
Wide gap between New Delhi, Beijing smog policies.
Pakistani government and Taliban begin talks.
Former warlord launches campaign to succeed Karzai. Candidates for Afghanistan's presidential election.
Afghanistan's election watchdog plagued by delays, funding woes.
China criticizes Japan over comments doubting Nanjing massacre.
China media slams Philippine leader comments on disputed waters.
Growing concern with China's behavior at sea: Senior U.S. diplomat.
Sri Lankan forces may have destroyed evidence of mass killings-new report.
North Korea says B-52 run imperils family reunions.
AFRICA
Some chemicals remain cached in Libya.
Kenya: Names of 2 other mall terrorists revealed.
South Sudan officials charged with treason.
South Sudan: escalation of violence on unprecedented scale, says relief agency.
South Sudan rebels claim 700 government troops defect.
France likely to extend mission in Central African Republic: minister.
France backs Niger in talks with Areva over uranium mining.
Niger: France and US should intervene in Libya.
Egypt army chief Sisi says will run for president: report. Egyptian army denies report of Sisi running for president.
Red Cross warns over Boko Haram fall-out in Nigeria.
EUROPE
Ukraine crisis: Leaked phone call embarrasses US. US points to Russian role in allegedly leaked phone call. US diplomat apologizes for cursing ally.
Ukraine leader to Sochi as Kremlin warns action against "coup".
65 world leaders to attend Sochi Olympics.
Russia appeals for global ceasefire during Olympics.
François Hollande attacks US tech firms' tax schemes.
Russian officials implicated in death of Sergei Magnitsky could face sanctions.
Putin aide warns U.S. on Ukraine, says Russia could act.
Ukrainian activist forced to admit being U.S. spy under torture.
Cypriot president says 'serious prospects' reunification talks can resume.
Italy rescues more than 1,100 migrants in rafts south of Sicily.
London tube strike causes second day of travel chaos.
AMERICAS
Republican lawmakers are divided on US debt ceiling increase. Boehner stalls US immigration bill citing distrust of Obama.
Bolivia floods kill 38, more heavy rains forecast.
Cuban activist arrested ahead of Human Rights summit.
Threat to the U.S. grid? Details emerge of sniper attack on power station.
Report: 4 in 10 U.S. government security breaches go undetected.
Colombia’s Santos says spying was “totally legal”.
Fury and frustration in Brazil as fares rise and transport projects flounder.
Brazil metro chaos renews World Cup fears.
Ecuador pulls out of regional mutual defense treaty.
Mexican convicted of murder for ramming U.S. Coast Guard officer.
Spanish firm Sacyr denies halting work on Panama Canal.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Counter-Terrorism: Things are different in Russia.
U.S. freezes assets of Pakistan-based Haqqani militants.
ISIS confirms death of senior leader in Syria.
Prosecutors in CIA prison probe may visit US.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Former SAC trader Martoma ‘guilty’ in biggest U.S. insider trading case.
Twitter reports $645m loss for 2013. Tech stocks: Twitter plunges more than 20%.
Amazon considers socking its most loyal customers with a 50% price hike.
Nationalism could destroy global economy, warns Christine Lagarde.
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