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Syria chlorine gas attacks renew calls for no-fly zone

Sickened by footage of doctors trying to help child victims of a gas attack, US lawmakers renewed calls for a US-led no fly zone over Syria.

Syria chlorine gas attacks renew calls for no-fly zone
Second round of Syrian opposition talks to be held in Astana

The second round of consultations of Syrian opposition groups will be held in Kazakhstan's Astana in mid-September.

Second round of Syrian opposition talks to be held in Astana
Obama urges greater effort to halt foreign fighters entering Syria

Thousands of foreign jihadists are still flooding into Syria to fight, US President Barack Obama warned, as he urged greater efforts to halt the flow.

Obama urges greater effort to halt foreign fighters entering Syria
Kazakhstan's Foreign Minitser Yerlan Idrissov ©Turar Kazangapov
Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister speaks about Syrian talks in Astana

Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister has spoken about the Syrian talks held last week in Astana. The talks ended with signing of a joint declaration.

Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister speaks about Syrian talks in Astana
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Syrian opposition proposes holding second round of consultations in Astana

Syrian opposition groups would like to have another round of consultations in Astana.

Syrian opposition proposes holding second round of consultations in Astana
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Syrian opposition groups sign joint document as Syrian talks end in Astana

Syrian opposition groups have signed a joint document after Syrian talks in Astana.

Syrian opposition groups sign joint document as Syrian talks end in Astana
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Syrian talks kick off in Kazakhstan's Astana

Syrian talks have kicked off in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana.

Syrian talks kick off in Kazakhstan's Astana
Obama says Syrian war not likely to end before he leaves office

US President Barack Obama said that the war in Syria would not likely end before he leaves office in early 2017 and reaffirmed his belief that there is no "military solution" to the conflict.

Obama says Syrian war not likely to end before he leaves office
Kazakhstan’s Astana to host Syrian crisis talks in May's end

Kazakhstan’s capital Astana will host talks on the Syrian crisis on May 25-27.

Kazakhstan’s Astana to host Syrian crisis talks in May's end
EU's Mogherini sees 'major role' for Iran in Syria talks

Iran can play a major role in persuading Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to cooperate in peace talks, EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini said.

EU's Mogherini sees 'major role' for Iran in Syria talks
UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova. ©RIA Novosti
UN peacekeepers must protect cultural sites: UNESCO chief

UN culture chief Irina Bokova urged the Security Council to task peacekeepers with protecting cultural sites and to help prosecute those who destroy historical treasures.

UN peacekeepers must protect cultural sites: UNESCO chief
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Kazakhstan ready to consider providing platform for Syrian talks: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan has confirmed that Syrian opposition representatives appealed asking Nursultan Nazarbayev to provide a platform for dialogue on the Syrian conflict. According to the Ministry, Kazakhstan's involvement is quite possible.

Kazakhstan ready to consider providing platform for Syrian talks: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Syrian opposition proposes holding consultations in Astana to resolve crisis

Syrian opposition wants to invite Kazakhstan to serve as mediator in resolving the conflict in their country.

Syrian opposition proposes holding consultations in Astana to resolve crisis
UN Security Council demands aid access to Yarmuk camp in Syria

The UN Security Council demanded access for life-saving humanitarian aid to reach refugees trapped in Syria's Yarmuk camp.

UN Security Council demands aid access to Yarmuk camp in Syria
Obama to Netanyahu: Iran deal is 'significant progress'

US President Barack Obama told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that a framework nuclear deal between Iran and world powers represented "significant progress."

Obama to Netanyahu: Iran deal is 'significant progress'
UN chief Ban Ki-moon arrives in Baghdad for talks

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon arrived in Baghdad on Monday for talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and other top officials.

UN chief Ban Ki-moon arrives in Baghdad for talks
White House showed 'reprehensible animosity' to Netanyahu: Boehner

The Obama administration has displayed "reprehensible animosity" towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

White House showed 'reprehensible animosity' to Netanyahu: Boehner
In Syria, race to save antiquities from looting, damage

Workers at Syria's National Museum of Damascus carefully wrap statues and place them in boxes to be transported to a safe place.

In Syria, race to save antiquities from looting, damage
Ban Ki-moon condemns 'heinous' Syria Kurdish new year attacks

UN chief Ban Ki-moon condemned "heinous" attacks that killed and injured dozens at Kurdish new year celebrations in northeastern Syria.

Ban Ki-moon condemns 'heinous' Syria Kurdish new year attacks
Obama says US to 're-assess' options after Netanyahu win

President Barack Obama warned Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu that Washington will "re-assess" its policies after the prime minister's election win.

Obama says US to 're-assess' options after Netanyahu win