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Syria - A chemical crime, a complex reaction
In early spring France's ambassador to the United Nations dined with a Russian colleague and discussed the crisis in Syria.
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U.S. and Russia at a 'pivotal point' in Syria talks
U.S.-Russian talks on eliminating Syria's chemical weapons program have reached a "pivotal point," a U.S. official said, and both nations said on Friday they wanted to renew efforts to negotiate a peaceful end to the war in Syria.
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Georgia Protests Russian Border Treaty With South Ossetia
Georgia's Foreign Ministry has officially protested Russia's plan to sign a treaty delineating its border with Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia.
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China military tells U.S. not to encourage Japan over isles
China's military told the United States this week not to support Japan, nor let it do as it pleased, over a group of disputed islands in the East China Sea, the Chinese Defense Ministry said on Friday.
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U.S., Russia see Syria arms deal aiding peace talks
Russia and the United States agreed on Friday to push again for an international conference aimed at ending Syria's civil war as talks on removing chemical weapons raised hopes for broader negotiations.
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Israeli minister cautiously welcomes Syria chemical arms plan
A senior Israeli official close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced cautious support on Thursday for a plan to place Syria's chemical weapons under international control.
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China cool on French U.N. proposal for Syria weapons
China responded coolly on Wednesday to a French draft resolution at the U.N. Security Council to control Syria's chemical weapons, saying any decisions must be based on consensus and promote a peaceful resolution.
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Russia works on "concrete" plan for control of Syrian chemical arms
Russia said on Tuesday it was working with Syria on an "effective, clear, concrete" plan to put Syria's chemical weapons under international control with the aim of averting a U.S. strike.
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