Kerry says US not abandoning peace efforts in Syria
By BRADLEY KLAPPER and MATTHEW LEE The United States won’t abandon its pursuit of peace in Syria after suspending direct U.S.-Russian talks on a cease-fire, U.S. Secretary of State John…
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US, Russia renew push for elusive agreement on Syria
By MATTHEW LEE and JAMEY KEATEN The United States and Russia on Friday renewed efforts to secure a military and humanitarian cooperation agreement for war-torn Syria after months of hesitation,…
Kerry backs Iraqi leader, no planned increase in US troops
By BRADLEY KLAPPER and SUSANNAH GEORGE U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry backed Iraq’s prime minister on Friday in his efforts to resolve a mounting political crisis, underlining the importance…
Russia denies striking charity’s hospital in Syria
By BASSEM MROUE and LYNN BERRY Russia on Tuesday denied its warplanes carried out strikes on a Syrian hospital supported by Doctors Without Borders that killed at least nine people,…
Diplomats aim for temporary Syria truce in a week
By MATTHEW LEE Diplomats agreed Friday to work toward a temporary “cessation of hostilities” in Syria’s civil war within a week, although efforts to secure a lasting cease-fire fell short.…
Leaders seek funds for Syria, elusive stability for region
By JILL LAWLESS Leaders and diplomats from 70 countries met London Thursday to pledge billions to help millions of Syrians displaced by war — and try to slow the chaotic…
Islamic State kills Ethiopian Christians in Libya
By JON GAMBRELL and ELIAS MESERET Islamic State militants in Libya shot and beheaded groups of captive Ethiopian Christians, a video purportedly from the extremists showed Sunday. The attack widens…
UN resumes food aid for Syrian refugees
By JOHN HEILPRIN After a social media campaign brought in a significant cash infusion, the U.N. food agency said Tuesday it has reinstated a food aid program that helps feed…