Obama, Turkish Prime Minister Discuss How To End Civil War In Syria -- CNN
(CNN) -- The leaders of Turkey and the United States are huddling in Washington on Thursday over how to handle the Syrian civil war, the raging conflict that has left an estimated 80,000 people dead and a few million displaced -- despite more than two years of diplomacy to halt the bloodshed.
President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, meeting in Washington, discussed how to strengthen the Syrian opposition, help the many people displaced by the war, and mobilize the international community to put more pressure on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and forge a political transition.
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MIDDLE EAST
EU to block arming of Syrian rebels.
Syrian troops repel rebel attack on Aleppo prison.
Islamist rebels execute 11 Syrian soldiers for "massacres": video. Executed as they waited on a pavement kerb: Terrifying assassination video of three men by 'Islamist rebels' shows new front in Syrian propaganda war.
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CIA chief ‘in surprise Israel trip over Syria’.
Iran election: Rafsanjani defends decision to stand as his 'national duty'.
U.N. says there is hope for Yemen if funds are forthcoming.
Turkey PM Erdogan confirms June visit to Gaza, West Bank.
Israel to authorize four West Bank settler outposts.
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Austrian Yemen hostage says feared execution: report.
ASIA
U.S. slams Japanese mayor's sex-slave comments as 'offensive'.
Arctic Council grants China, Japan observer status.
China threatens own trade action if EU opens telecoms case.
Bomber in Afghanistan kills 15, including six Americans.
China cracks down on North Korea.
Cyclone Mahasen fizzles as it hits Bangladesh.
Japanese politicians scramble to distance themselves from 'comfort women' comments.
Before visit, China downplays frictions with India.
Pakistan's Sharif free to rule without unwieldy coalition.
In China, European companies investing more than Americans.
After India, now China catches gold bug.
Kim Jong-un had 'secret' daughter.
AFRICA
Congo: 32 die in clash between army and militia.
Joseph Kony and LRA in Sudan.
France to keep 1,000 troops in Mali indefinitely.
Warplanes, troops in NE Nigeria; mobile phones cut. Jets join offensive in northeast Nigeria, opinion split.
UN envoy says CAR in 'state of anarchy'.
Mali offered more than €3bn in aid – with strings attached.
Egypt 'suffering worst economic crisis since 1930s'.
Security forces kidnapped in Egypt's Sinai.
Tensions continue to escalate in Tunisia.
UN 'deeply concerned' over Jonglei unrest.
Miners union threatens strike at South Africa's Amplats.
EUROPE
Russia economy minister sees GDP growth above 3% in 2nd half.
Car burnings rise as France threatens to take euro crisis to 'higher plane' , says hedge fund boss Michael Hintze.
Europe can survive without Britain, says François Hollande.
Greek addicts turn to deadly sisha drug as economic crisis deepens.
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Eurozone recession is now longest in currency bloc.
Germany tells France and Italy to 'just work harder' to solve their economic woes.
Cameron survives humbling EU revolt in parliament.
Bulgaria's leading party demands vote rerun after 'violation'. Main party in Bulgaria seeks to void election result.
Big business eyes Iceland's Arctic treasures.
Russian Orthodox and Polish Catholic churches sign reconciliation appeal.
AMERICAS
Evidence mounts on slower U.S. economic growth.
Obama says "no apologies" over U.S. security leak probe.
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Republicans press for more documents on Benghazi, Dems say case closed. Dems say Benghazi emails show no cover-up, rally behind White House.
White House releases Benghazi e-mails.
Obama juggles scandals.
Mexico official fired for daughter's 'abuse of power'.
Canada PM on pipeline plan: Oil to come anyway.
Plot to kill Colombian journalists uncovered.
Venezuela hopes to wipe out toilet paper shortage by importing 50m rolls.
Argentina brokers 24 pct wage hikes for millions.
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International Monetary Fund warns on quantitative easing costs.
UK lawmakers find Google misleading on tax.
Google launches streaming music service ahead of Apple.
Largest diamond ever sold at auction.
