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Russia, US agree to speed up Syria peace effort
Russia and the United States agreed at talks in Moscow on Thursday to use their influence over the sides in the Syria conflict to speed up progress towards a political solution. Speaking after a four-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US Secretary of State John Kerry said Moscow and Washington would try in the next few days to...
Russia, US reach some consensus on Syria
Russia and the United States have reached some consensus on Syria during U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s visit, but relations are far from thawing so long as the sanctions on Russia are not lifted. …read more Source: China Internet Information...
Lawyer for 2 Russian troops in Ukraine found dead
MOSCOW (AP) — A lawyer for two Russian servicemen on trial in Ukraine has been found dead.Yuri Grabovsky was representing Alexander Alexandrov and Yevgeny Yerofeyev …read more Source: Taiwan...
Putin Praises Obama’s Leadership in Syria
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian President Vladimir Putin say that cooperation between the two countries has been instrumental in achieving an unexpectedly successful cessation of hostilities in war-torn Syria. After an exhaustive discussion session with US Secretary of State John Kerry that lasted four hours on Thursday, Russian...
Kerry cites progress on Syria, Ukraine in Moscow talks
After lengthy meetings with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and the country’s foreign minister, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday that Washington and Moscow have reached an understanding on how the fragile cease-fire in Syria can be strengthened. At a midnight news conference with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Kerry...
Serena withstands fightback to advance at Miami
MIAMI (AFP) – World number one Serena Williams launched her bid for a ninth Miami Open crown Thursday by outlasting US compatriot Christina McHale 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 to reach the third round.The 34-year-old defending champion, who like all seeds received a first-round bye, will next face Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan, who ousted Australian Daria...
Russia, US agree to speed up Syria peace effort
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) speaks with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, March 24, 2016. REUTERS MOSCOW: Russia and the United States agreed at talks in Moscow on Thursday to use their influence over the sides in the Syria conflict to speed up progress towards a political solution....
Syrian forces fight their way into Palmyra, as Kerry and Putin hail thaw
Forces loyal to Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad gesture as they advance into the historic city of Palmyra in this picture provided by SANA on March 24, 2016. REUTERS GENEVA/MOSCOW/BEIRUT: Syrian troops backed by Russian air support fought their way into the Islamic State-held city of Palmyra on Thursday, their biggest offensive yet...
Putin hopes Kerry’s visit would narrow gaps between Russia, US
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday expressed hope that the visit of US State Secretary John Kerry will help narrow gaps in Moscow and Washington’s positions on Syria and Ukraine crises. …read more Source: China...
Tennis: Serena withstands fightback to advance at Miami
MIAMI (AFP) – World number one Serena Williams was forced to regroup but launched her bid for a ninth Miami Open crown Thursday by defeating US compatriot Christina McHale 6-3, 5-7, 6-2.Three-time defending champion Williams had the match on her racquet before having to withstand a fightback from her 23-year-old rival and taking two hours...
