Syrian Peace Talks Resume Acrimoniously As Assad Regime Alleges Massacre In Hama -- Washington Post
BEIRUT — A second round of Syrian peace talks started acrimoniously on Monday as the two sides traded accusations over disruptions to humanitarian operations in the city of Homs and the Syrian government alleged mass killings in nearby Hama.
The government accused Islamist rebel battalions of a “massacre” in a village in central Hama province, making for a tense beginning to negotiations in Geneva.
Meanwhile, aid operations in Homs, planned as a confidence-building measure between the government and opposition in initial talks last month, have been plagued by violence, with both sides blaming each other for violations in a supposed cease-fire.
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MIDDLE EAST
UN says Homs operation extended until Wednesday night.
Syrian talks resume as Homs mission continues. Second round of Syria talks makes faltering start. Syrian regime and opposition begin new round of talks in Geneva.
Six hundred Syrians flee besieged Old Homs in aid convoy.
Rebel attack on Syrian Alawite village kills 40.
Netanyahu to talk curbs on Iran with Obama in Washington in March.
Turkey and Israel 'close to reviving ties'.
Iraq speaker escapes assassination attempt. Iraq speaker targeted in blast as 21 militants killed. Iraq: Militants set off own car bomb, 21 dead.
Iran sets 'red lines' ahead of fresh nuclear talks.
Weekend violence rocks Israel.
Yemen to become six-region federation.
ASIA
Bomb kills two American contractors in Afghan capital Kabul.
Afghan bomb targets NATO prison convoy.
Pakistani separatist militants blow up three gas pipelines.
Kenneth Bae worried about his health in North Korean camp.
South Korea-US exercises announced as Kenneth Bae visit blocked.
Abe, Aquino views on China unhelpful, U.S. general says.
China export growth seen slowing, loans surging in January.
Spain orders arrest of former Chinese president, others over Tibet.
Nepal's new PM pledges new constitution within one year. Nepal's new prime minister raises hopes of democratic momentum.
Italy tells India handling of marines case could hurt EU ties.
Asylum seekers accuse Australia navy of abuse as boat towed to Indonesia.
AFRICA
South Sudan rebels say they will boycott latest peace talks.
Nigerian president sacks chief of staff: sources.
France rules out Libya military intervention.
Lynching of Christian man by Muslims is sign of chaos in Central African Republic.
Lynchings and religious violence increase in conflict-torn Central African Republic.
Egyptian authorities accuse Islamist group of forming ‘military wing’.
Mali says MUJWA Islamist group responsible for killing 31 Tuaregs.
Congo warlord Bosco Ntaganda faces war crimes charges at The Hague.
Two car bombs explode in Somali capital, at least five wounded.
EUROPE
Sochi 2014: Day three: Live
Bosnians ratchet up demands on sixth day of protests.
EU must be ready to impose sanctions on Ukraine: Czech minister.
Huge crowds gather for 10th weekly anti-govt rally in central Kiev.
Worse than Greece: Fitch says Ukraine's default risk high.
EU neighbours regret Swiss vote for immigration quotas. Europe warns Swiss of consequences after immigration vote.
François Hollande expected to get 'super red-carpet' treatment in US.
NSA flap strains ties with Europe.
UK floods: Swollen Thames threatens thousands of homes.
AMERICAS
White House delays health insurance mandate for medium-sized employers until 2016.
UK minister's visit to contested Falklands angers Argentina.
U.S. Embassy warns of possible Guyana threat.
Ex-Guatemalan army officer tied to massacre sentenced to U.S. prison.
Hollande and Obama make joint call for climate accord.
Threat of more snow and ice in U.S. South puts officials on alert.
Mexico vigilantes enter Knights Templar cartel stronghold.
Toyota to leave Venezuela. Venezuela's currency squeeze threatens nation's newspapers.
As inflation and crime soar in Venezuela, those who can head abroad.
Argentina falling again, but no longer drags down neighboring Brazil like in past crises.
Vancouver home to Canada's first crackpipe vending machines.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Boston bombing suspect wants trial next year.
US suspect possibly targeted for drone attack.
Al Qaeda splinter group withdraws from oil-rich Syrian province.
Al Qaeda won't execute kidnapped South African, despite ransom deadline.
Intelligence chair: ‘Guards, gates and guns’ mitigate Olympics threats.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Bitcoin plunges after major platform indefinitely halts withdrawals.
Exclusive: Regulator plans purge of Wall Street arbitrators.
Boeing sees Asia-Pacific fleet nearly tripling over 20 years.
Icahn drops Apple buyback demand.
Google passes Exxon to be No. 2 US company.
Europe, China help McDonald's offset soft U.S. sales in January.
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