Diplomat: US Expectations Low for Talks with Russia on Ukraine -- Voice of America
U.S. expectations for talks with Russia on the Ukraine crisis next week are not high, the top U.S. diplomat for Europe said on Wednesday, but it is essential to make every effort to ease tensions.
Assistant Secretary of State for Europe Victoria Nuland also reiterated the U.S. accusation that Russia was behind the takeover of government buildings in eastern Ukraine this week.
Russia, Ukraine, the United States and the European Union will hold a ministerial meeting next week to discuss the Ukraine crisis, the EU said on Tuesday.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iranian supreme leader approves nuclear talks. Supreme Leader says Iran will not be bullied in nuclear talks.
Iran, six powers face 'significant gaps' in nuclear talks.
Iran says U.S. attitude to choice of U.N. envoy 'unacceptable'.
Troubled Mideast peace effort compounds U.S. policy woes in region.
Hezbollah confident in Assad, West resigned to Syria stalemate.
Car blasts kill dozens in Syria's Homs.
Assad's forces recapture rebel border town.
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UN warns of Syria food shortage due to looming drought.
Israel offers deal to rescue Middle East peace talks.
Israel PM Netanyahu curbs contacts with Palestinians.
ASIA
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Afghan commander: cross-border Taliban alliance growing stronger.
Frontrunner in Afghan vote rules out coalition government.
Pakistan accepts Taliban's denial it was involved in Islamabad bomb attack. Blast rips through Pakistan market.
More underwater pings heard in hunt for Malaysian jet.
Japan's scrambles against Chinese planes hit record high.
U.S., China to establish regular dialogue channel on N. Korea.
Insurgent bombings in southern Thailand target local economy.
Second round of voting begins in India.
Kim Jong-Un wins 're-election' as leader of North Korea in rigged vote where nobody else was allowed to stand.
China sacks former security chief Zhou Yongkang's associate.
AFRICA
Kenya deports Somalis, arrests hundreds in crackdown after attacks.
First EU troops arrive in Central Africa.
Nigeria: Five soldiers, scores of terrorists killed in Boko Haram ambush.
US sanctions don't worry South Sudan government, rebels.
Medical charity sharply criticizes U.N. operation in South Sudan.
Ebola outbreak 'most challenging' as Guinea deaths pass 100.
Mali urges return of refugees.
Falling customs revenue worries African countries.
Pistorius denies intentionally killing girlfriend.
EUROPE
Russia to meet EU and US for talks over Ukraine crisis. Vladimir Putin has high hopes of positive outcome for Ukraine summit.
Ukraine to end unrest in east through dialogue or force – Interior Minister. Separatists build barricades in east Ukraine, Kiev warns of force.
Russia tries to reassure West, Ukraine over troops.
EU mulls widening Russia blacklist adding journalists, law enforcement.
Surge in Russian capital outflows adds to economic woes.
Germany asked U.S. about monitoring of Merkel but got no response: MP.
Italy rescues 4,000 migrants from Mediterranean Sea. Italy rescues 4,000 migrants in 48 hours in escalating crisis.
Spanish parliament rejects Catalan independence vote.
Navy's Gibraltar stand-off with Spanish patrol: Warship challenges three ships after illegal incursion into The Rock's waters.
Greeks strike against austerity before Merkel visit.
AMERICAS
Brazil 2014: less than half of country favour hosting World Cup.
Venezuela reaches out to Vatican No. 2 to mediate crisis.
Venezuela president and opposition agree formal talks.
20 injured in Pittsburgh-area high school stabbings, authorities say.
Deportations down again; pace is lowest of Obama presidency.
Desperate for taxes, Puerto Rico tries to get grip on underground economy.
US contractor Alan Gross on hunger strike in Cuban jail.
San Diego family not liable for cost of rescue off Mexican coast.
Untaxed U.S. corporate profits held overseas top $2.1 trillion: study.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.S. targets Egypt militant group Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis.
International effort thwarted terrorist attacks in Sochi – FSB.
Al Qaeda reorganizes itself for Syria.
Jordan rearrests ex-Gitmo detainee once deemed a 'high' risk.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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Russia says Gazprom, China close to gas agreement.
Eight largest US banks must raise capital buffers.
Toyota to recall nearly 6.5 million vehicles for steering, other faults.
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