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McCain: Syria peace talks nearing dead end, calls for change 'on the ground' - Fox News Sat, 15 Feb 2014 22:44:11 GMT

Washington Post

McCain: Syria peace talks nearing dead end, calls for change 'on the ground' Fox News “The second round of Syria peace talks ended today with no progress toward a negotiated political settlement to the conflict and UN Special Envoy Lakhdar Brahimi recognizing that failure is looming,” McCain said this weekend. “After three weeks of ... Deadlock Remains and Aid Crisis Mounts as 2nd Round of Syria Talks Nears EndNew York Times Syria's death toll now exceeds 140000: activist groupReuters Syria talks end on a note of uncertainty, US frustration with RussiaWashington Post BBC News -The Australian -Voice of America all 1,093 news articles »

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Little progress made as Syria peace talks close in Switzerland - CNN Sat, 15 Feb 2014 12:29:37 GMT

The Guardian

Little progress made as Syria peace talks close in Switzerland CNN (CNN) -- As a second round of peace talks ended Saturday with little progress in ending Syria's civil war, U.S. President Barack Obama and Jordan's King Abdullah spoke about Syria's distressing humanitarian crisis during an earlier meeting in California. Obama considers tougher action against SyriaThe Guardian Obama Promises New Aid to Jordan in Refugee CrisisNew York Times Official: Russia must choose on SyriaWSBT-TV Washington Post -Reuters all 430 news articles »

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2 Companies to Destroy Chemicals in Syria's Arsenal - New York Times Sat, 15 Feb 2014 02:48:16 GMT

CNN

2 Companies to Destroy Chemicals in Syria's Arsenal New York Times Two hazardous-waste disposal companies, based in the United States and Finland, have been selected to help incinerate the chemicals in Syria's weapons arsenal, the organization responsible for overseeing the destruction announced on Friday, as new ... OPCW: Only 11% of chemical weapons removed from SyriaCNN Exclusive: Russia, NATO plan joint operation on Syria's chemical weaponsReuters Syria on track to miss deadline for destroying its chemical weaponsRaw Story Tribune-Review all 195 news articles »

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After Second Round of Syria Talks, No Agreement Even on How to Negotiate - New York Times Sat, 15 Feb 2014 18:48:15 GMT

After Second Round of Syria Talks, No Agreement Even on How to Negotiate New York Times GENEVA — The United Nations mediator for Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, wrapped up the second round of peace talks here on Saturday without breaking a longstanding deadlock or setting a date for a third round, and urged the parties to think seriously about ...

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Syria's war must end - Washington Post Sat, 15 Feb 2014 09:57:31 GMT

Syria's war must end Washington Post We must work together to end this war and to protect the children of Syria. The international community has watched from the sidelines for three years as this conflict rages, engulfing all hope. As a father and grandfather, I watch the suffering of ...

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Syria talks: Mediator apologises for lack of progress - BBC News Sat, 15 Feb 2014 12:56:34 GMT

Syria talks: Mediator apologises for lack of progress BBC News The UN mediator Lakhdar Brahimi has apologised to the Syrian people after peace talks in Geneva ended without making progress. He had held final discussions with both sides in Geneva in a last-ditch bid to break the stalemate between the Syrian ...

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Mediator apologizes to Syrians for lack of peace progress - Reuters Sat, 15 Feb 2014 18:41:06 GMT

Mediator apologizes to Syrians for lack of peace progress Reuters As it became clear that the talks had not even broached the subject of a change of leadership in Syria, both France and Britain, who back the opposition, blamed President Bashar al-Assad for the impasse. Underlining the gaping rift that remains between ...

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Syria crisis: UN 'must stop flagrant violation of humanitarian law' - BBC News Sat, 15 Feb 2014 04:46:24 GMT

BBC News

Syria crisis: UN 'must stop flagrant violation of humanitarian law' BBC News UN humanitarian chief Valerie Amos has urged the Security Council to act immediately to ensure more humanitarian access in war-torn Syria. She said it was "unacceptable" that both Damascus and rebels continued to "flagrantly" violate humanitarian law. UN Security Council Urged to Act on Humanitarian Aid to SyriaNew York Times Russia, US blame game heightens tensions in SyriaThe Hindu As Syria talks deadlock, fury rises over inability to deliver aidChristian Science Monitor euronews -WBUR -Irish Times all 104 news articles »

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Brahimi: Syria peace talks' failure looms - Aljazeera.com Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:42:35 GMT

SBS

Brahimi: Syria peace talks' failure looms Aljazeera.com High-level Russian and US diplomats have promised to help keep Syria peace talks alive in Geneva as they reached a deadlock, UN mediator Lakhdar Brahimi said. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov and US Under Secretary of State Wendy ... UN 'very sorry' as Syria talks break offSBS Syria 'failure' looms, mediator seeks US, Russian helpReuters UN envoy 'very sorry' as Syria talks break off in failureYahoo News CNN International -BBC News -Hurriyet Daily News all 2,192 news articles »

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Saudis Agree to Provide Syrian Rebels With Mobile Antiaircraft Missiles - Wall Street Journal Sat, 15 Feb 2014 01:35:45 GMT

Press TV

Saudis Agree to Provide Syrian Rebels With Mobile Antiaircraft Missiles Wall Street Journal AMMAN, Jordan—Washington's Arab allies, disappointed with Syria peace talks, have agreed to provide rebels there with more sophisticated weaponry, including shoulder-fired missiles that can take down jets, according to Western and Arab diplomats and ... Report: Frustrated with Syria talks, Saudis to provide advanced arms to rebelsJerusalem Post Syria militants to get more arms from Saudi Arabia: ReportPress TV Saudi Arabia plans to pitch Obama for regime change in SyriaAl-Monitor all 27 news articles »