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Russia optimistic for peace in Syria

Thu Sep 12, 2013 14:59:02

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said there is a still a chance for peace in Syria and the world must not let it pass.

UN Syria report likely to come Monday

Thu Sep 12, 2013 12:25:51

A report by United Nations inspectors probing a chemical weapons attack in Syria will "probably" be published on Monday, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said on Thursday.

Protester death sparks clashes in Turkey

Thu Sep 12, 2013 11:12:11

More clashes have continued in several Turkish cities including Istanbul and Ankara as death of protester reignites anti-government anger.

Russia offers four-step plan for Syria deal

Thu Sep 12, 2013 10:49:44

Russia has handed the United States a plan for the Syrian government to hand over its chemical weapons in four stages, starting with Damascus becoming a member of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, a report said Thursday.

Kerry, Lavrov to discuss Syria new deal

Thu Sep 12, 2013 08:35:40

US Secretary of State John Kerry set off to meet his Russian counterpart Wednesday, as moves to eliminate Syria's chemical weapons switched to the diplomatic track.

Putin, Duma warn US over Syria adventurism

Thu Sep 12, 2013 08:13:10

Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Duma have warned against a US strike on Syria, saying such action risked escalating the conflict beyond the country and unleashing terrorist attacks.

Putin to offer Iran 'arms, nuclear deal' at summit: report

Wed Sep 11, 2013 21:15:10

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets Iran's new president for the first time this week, reportedly armed with an offer to supply missile systems and build a second nuclear power reactor that is likely to trouble the United States.

Russia gives UN proof of rebel chemical attacks in Syria

Wed Sep 11, 2013 14:02:28

Russia has presented to the UN Security Council evidence to prove the repeated use of chemical weapons in Syria by anti-government militants.

Top UK MP resigns amid sex charges

Wed Sep 11, 2013 12:23:48

Deputy speaker of Britain’s House of Commons has resigned after being charged with a string of offences including rape, sexual assault and indecent assault.

US must call off war plans on Syria: Putin

Wed Sep 11, 2013 08:02:43

Russian President Vladimir Putin says a new proposal to put Syria’s chemical weapons under international control can only work if US puts off its plans to attack the Arab country.

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