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Renewed push at UN for Syria resolution followed by peace talks - Reuters Tue, 24 Sep 2013 20:45:55 GMT

The Guardian

Renewed push at UN for Syria resolution followed by peace talks Reuters At the same time, Obama said agreement on Syria's chemical weapons should energize a larger diplomatic effort to end 2-1/2 years of civil war - a sentiment that was echoed by the leaders of Turkey, Jordan and France, among others. "I do not believe ... Obama Says He Will Pursue Diplomacy on Iran and SyriaNew York Times Syria stalemate offers a rare moment of clarity across the regionThe Guardian Obama UN Speech to Address Iran Nuclear Issue, SyriaVoice of America CBS News -Sky News all 1,654 news articles »

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UN chemical weapons investigators to return to Syria Wednesday - Washington Post Wed, 25 Sep 2013 00:53:47 GMT

Washington Post

UN chemical weapons investigators to return to Syria Wednesday Washington Post MOSCOW — A U.N. team is returning to Syria on Wednesday to look more deeply into the use of chemical weapons there. A Russian diplomat revealed the planned trip Tuesday, adding that Moscow remains doubtful the government has used such weapons ... Poll: Americans have negative view of Obama on Syria, IranCBS News UN Chief Urges Leaders to Stop Fueling Syria WarABC News 'Syria infiltrated by groups with CIA links'RT New York Times -Los Angeles Times -Fox News all 1,693 news articles »

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Stance on Peace Talks Suggests Syria and West Differ on Tactics - New York Times Wed, 25 Sep 2013 02:14:03 GMT

New York Times

Stance on Peace Talks Suggests Syria and West Differ on Tactics New York Times DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria's deputy foreign minister, Fayssal Mekdad, said Tuesday that his government aimed to negotiate an end to the country's civil war by talking with a broad range of Syrians, from religious and community leaders to peaceful ...

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France expects UN council to agree on Syria arms measure - Reuters Tue, 24 Sep 2013 10:46:44 GMT

France expects UN council to agree on Syria arms measure Reuters UNITED NATIONS/SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - France's foreign minister said on Monday he expects the U.N. Security Council to agree on a resolution to enforce the chemical weapons deal with Syria and appeared to back off French calls for the measure to ...

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Russia says hopes for UN resolution on Syria this week - Reuters Tue, 24 Sep 2013 10:29:14 GMT

Russia says hopes for UN resolution on Syria this week Reuters MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia hopes the U.N. Security Council will agree a resolution this week to support a deal for Syria to abandon its chemical arms, but talks with the United States have been rocky, a senior Russian diplomat said on Tuesday. Speaking ...

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Lebanon President Laments Burden of Syria Refugees - ABC News Wed, 25 Sep 2013 01:50:30 GMT

The Independent

Lebanon President Laments Burden of Syria Refugees ABC News Lebanon's president said Tuesday that his country was struggling under the weight of at least a million Syrian refugees as the U.S. pledged tens of millions of dollars in aid to offset the costs of the war spillover. Michel Suleiman spoke of the crisis ... Lebanon calls for 'safe zones' to accommodate Syria refugeesJerusalem Post Now it's time to make a difference for Syria's childrenThe Independent No school for many Syria refugee children in Lebanon: UNFox News all 92 news articles »

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Veteran Spanish war correspondent Marc Marginedas kidnapped in Syria - CNN International Tue, 24 Sep 2013 09:51:24 GMT

AFP

Veteran Spanish war correspondent Marc Marginedas kidnapped in Syria CNN International Madrid (CNN) -- A veteran Spanish war correspondent has been kidnapped by insurgents in Syria, his newspaper reported Tuesday. The reporter, Marc Marginedas, has been missing since Sept. 4, the last day that he contacted the newspaper, El Periodico ... Spanish Journalist Kidnapped In SyriaFox News Latino Spanish journalist abducted in SyriaThe Guardian Spanish War Journalist Kidnapped in SyriaABC News Fox News -CPJ Press Freedom Online -DigitalJournal.com all 15 news articles »

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Israel eyes Syria warily from border buffer zone in Golan Heights - NBCNews.com (blog) Wed, 25 Sep 2013 02:01:19 GMT

NBCNews.com (blog)

Israel eyes Syria warily from border buffer zone in Golan Heights NBCNews.com (blog) By Geraint Vincent, Correspondent, NBC News. GOLAN HEIGHTS, Israel – From a closed military zone a few yards inside Israel's border with Syria, the sound of shelling and plumes of smoke are clear -- evidence of the nearby civil war. Soldiers from a ... and more »

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UN chemical weapons inspectors 'to return to Syria' - BBC News Tue, 24 Sep 2013 08:18:32 GMT

BBC News

UN chemical weapons inspectors 'to return to Syria' BBC News Russia's government says UN chemical weapons inspectors are expected to return to Syria on Wednesday. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said they would investigate alleged chemical weapons attacks at Khan al-Assal, Sheikh Maqsoud and ...

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Turkey, Jordan say world has responsibility to end Syria war - Jerusalem Post Wed, 25 Sep 2013 02:46:38 GMT

UN News Centre

Turkey, Jordan say world has responsibility to end Syria war Jerusalem Post UNITED NATIONS - Turkey and Jordan called on Tuesday for a more robust international effort to end Syria's civil war, saying the global community had a responsibility not to abandon the Syrian people. Turkish President Abdullah Gul and Jordan's King ... Turkish President: Syria Deadlock a 'Disgrace'Daily Beast Security Council inaction on Syria a 'disgrace,' Turkish President tells AssemblyUN News Centre Gul: Turkey very active on Syria issueCNN (blog) Al-Monitor -Press TV all 32 news articles »