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Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (R) and his French counterpart Laurent Fabius attend a news conference in Moscow on September 17, 2013. (Photo: REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov)

US and Russia Search for Elusive Agreement on Diplomatic Solution in Syria

Arts, Culture & Media

Former UK Ambassador to the United Nations, Jeremy Greenstock tells Anchor Aaron Schachter that the shadow of Iraq 2003 hangs over the tricky diplomatic proceedings.

Syria signals its acceptance of U.N.-backed six-step proposal to end violence

Syria Anti-Violence Resolution Adopted by UN General Assembly

Global Politics

Hunger in Syria: Millions Need Aid

Conflict & Justice

Investigating the Houla Massacre in Syria

Global Politics

Accusations, Continuing Clashes, Leave Little Room for Trust in Syria or Sustainable Ceasefire

Global Politics

Syrian rebels are reported to have killed seven pro-government militiamen in a Damascus suburb.

Syria Crisis: Violence Continues in Idlib Province Despite Truce

Conflict & Justice

The UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon says Syria needs to fully cooperate with the preliminary accord which outlines the rules for the deployment of a UN observer mission to the country. But despite the truce, attacks are on the rise.

Syria to Enact Kofi Annan’s 6-Point Peace Plan

Syria says that it will start to implement Kofi Annan’s six-point peace plan. But skeptics fear that Syria’s government will not fully comply with the plan or with its April 10 deadline. The plan calls for a UN-supervised ceasefire by all parties, withdrawal of soldiers and heavy weapons from cities, and delivery of humanitarian aid. […]

Top of the Hour: Afghanistan Pays Close Attention to Bales Judicial Proceedings, Morning Headlines

Afghanistan will be paying close attention to the judicial proceedings of Staff Sergeant Robert Bales, the soldier accused in a deadly shooting rampage who will be formally charged with 17 counts of murder later today. In other headlines, a rally was held in Sanford, Florida, last night where the shooting of teenager Trayvon Marton took […]

Top of the Hour: Russia to Support an End to Hostilities in Syria, Morning Headlines

Russia has announced this morning that it will throw its support behind envoy Kofi Annan’s efforts to end the fighting in Syria. Russia is also urging both sides in the crisis to stop fighting at least once a day for the Red Cross to administer aid. Up until now Russia has blocked efforts of the […]