John Kerry, who said the delivery of Russian weapons to Syria was 'not helpful' while the peace conference was being organised. Photograph: Yuri Gripas/Reuters
Syria Peace Talks Likely To Be Postponed As RussiaPplans To Ship More Weapons -- The Guardian
Geneva negotiations conceived by US and Russia will not take place in early June as hoped, say diplomats
Peace talks in Geneva between Syria's warring parties are almost certain to be postponed after further diplomatic setbacks on Friday, as Russia announced its intention to ship more weaponry to the Assad regime.
Heavy fighting continued on the ground in Syria, where it emerged that a British man and American woman had been killed, apparently while fighting with the rebels in Idlib, in the north, earlier this week.
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MIDDLE EAST
Reports: Russian fighter jets headed to Syria, which asks for more.
Irked by Syrian opposition’s disarray, U.S. withholds millions in pledged funds.
Breedlove: No-fly zone over Syria would constitute 'act of war'.
NATO head says political option best for Syria.
Turkish protesters clash with police for second day. Turkey police clash with Istanbul Gezi Park protesters.
More than 1,000 killed in Iraq violence in May.
Iraqis, Lebanese blame unrest on internal issues, not Syria’s war.
Iran presidential debate on economy dissolves into chaos.
Two drone strikes kill seven in southern Yemen: local official.
ASIA
Hagel, Asian allies meet to coordinate strategy on North Korea.
U.S. and Japan seek dialogue with China to prevent sea clashes.
Pakistan marks first-ever democratic transition as new parliament sworn in.
Red Cross suspends operations in Afghanistan.
Japan's problems could make the eurozone's look like a garden party.
Malaysia PM reaches out to opposition with electoral reform.
India's economic growth slowest in a decade.
Asia curbs US imports of wheat after genetically modified sample found.
Kyrgyz protesters unblock Canadian gold mine.
AFRICA
More than 23K refugees flee South Sudan conflict.
Civilians among dead in Nigeria offensive.
France's Hollande wants political success in Mali.
CAR issues arrest warrant for ex-president.
Top Zimbabwe court orders elections by July 31.
International Criminal Court rejects Libyan request to try Saif al-Islam Gaddafi.
EUROPE
Anti-austerity protests held across Europe.
PIMCO braces for Eurozone debt; revival disappoints.
Eurozone unemployment heading for 20 million.
Switzerland enforces new quotas for EU workers.
Rajoy sees hope for Spain in jobless figures.
France to tighten spying on jihadis after soldier attack, Hollande tells RFI.
Cyprus rescinds citizenship of Assad billionaire cousin.
Traffic-clogged Moscow switches gear with bike-hire scheme.
Kick the habit: Smoking ban comes into effect in Russia.
AMERICAS
Americans oppose U.S. military involvement in Syria. Poll: 68 percent oppose military involvement in Syria.
US Social Security and Medicare: time running out to fix them, trustees say.
Colombia says Maduro claims 'crazy'.
At least 5 dead, dozens injured after tornadoes sweep through Oklahoma City area.
Video shows Boston bombing suspects at the gym three days before attacks.
Tar sands supporters suffer setback as British Columbia rejects pipeline.
Canada GDP jumps to 2.5 percent growth in first quarter on exports.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.S. warned Europe of Hezbollah operations before terror attacks last year.
State Department releases annual U.S. report on terrorism.
Al Qaeda magazine encourages Boston-style bombings.
Administration aims to bring detainee to US for military trial, sources say.
Syria has become the theatre for international jihad.
Guantánamo Bay hunger strikers demand new doctors in letter of protest.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
DirecTV, two others bid over $1 billion for Hulu: source.
Judge orders Google to comply with FBI's secret NSL demands.
Dell board backs Michael Dell's buyout offer.
The real reason Millennials don’t buy cars and homes.