Syria Splits Gathering of World’s Most Powerful Leaders -- Voice of America
MOSCOW — U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in Russia Thursday for the annual meeting of the Group of 20. But he will not have a one-on-one meeting with the summit host, Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The issue dividing the two presidents is Syria.
Indeed, the summit - usually an economic affair - is dividing down the middle over Washington’s threat of air strikes against Syria’s military for its apparent use of poison gas against civilians.
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MIDDLE EAST
Turkey beefs up military presence on Syria border: reports.
Al-Qaeda seizes Syrian village that still speaks language of Christ.
End Syria 'cycle of horror', swamped neighbours and UN say.
Syrian rebel leader says any American strike on regime targets should be ‘powerful’.
U.S. dismisses U.N. inspections in Syria of alleged chemical weapons sites.
Iran says US will suffer if Syria is attacked.
Iran's foreign ministry to lead nuclear talks with world powers.
In Iran, a change in tone on Syria.
ASIA
Ex-militants allege broken promises in Indian Kashmir.
Philippines says China moving to occupy disputed reef.
Chinese media: Official drowned during corruption questioning.
China warns of economic risk of Syria intervention.
Escape from Taliban author shot dead after returning to Afghanistan.
General: 'Conditions are set' to win Afghan war.
Pakistan arrests scores in security operation.
Up to 20,000 North Korean prison camp inmates have 'disappeared' says rights group.
North Korea agrees to reopen military hotline to South.
Nearly half of all Afghan polling stations deemed unsafe.
Thai rubber farmers, police clash as crisis deepens.
Indonesians protest over Miss World contest.
AFRICA
Suspected Boko Haram gunmen kill 15.
Kenyan MPs vote to quit international criminal court.
African mediators in Congo conflict call for talks in three days.
Congo, Rwanda presidents meet in Uganda over rebels in eastern Congo amid lull in fighting.
Nigeria: walkout could signal the end for ruling party.
Egyptian minister survives car bombing. Egypt minister warns of terrorism wave after assassination attempt.
Tunisia's opposition threatens protests after talks fail.
Zimbabwe faces looming food crisis, says UN.
S.African unions, gold miners seek compromise to end strike.
South Sudan bans foreigners from owning or riding motorbikes.
EUROPE
Cyprus parliament rejects condition for bailout, talks continue.
European Central Bank chief rules out debt relief lifeline for Greece.
US ambassador to UN: Russia 'shirking its international responsibilities'.
EU urges diplomatic efforts on Syria, 'no military solution'.
As Syria implodes, Europe braces for a spiraling refugee crisis.
Germany pessimistic that world powers at G20 summit can agree on how to handle Syria's war.
Russia says Syrian Foreign Minister to visit Moscow on Monday.
Moldova says will stick to pro-Europe course despite Russian pressure.
'Don't Knows' may have it in 2014 Scottish independence vote.
AMERICAS
Colombia's FARC may face alternative justice, not impunity.
Pelosi not sure House Democrats will back Syria resolution.
Spain offers Argentina Falklands support.
Expert: Mexican murder numbers likely double former estimates.
Honduras: Organized crime infiltrates security companies.
Brazil tries to elude NSA with new cables, satellite.
Brazil leader's visit to US in doubt amid spy row.
Exclusive: Brazil's Rousseff wants U.S. apology for NSA spying.
Venezuela force to guard electrical system post-blackout.
In Peru, U.S. dollar counterfeiting "more profitable than cocaine".
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Yemen: 5 Saudis go to trial over Al-Qaida links.
U.S. travel warning: Al Qaeda-affiliated Syrian rebels have 'claimed nearly 600 attacks'.
Terrorists tout new encryption technology that thwarts U.S. intelligence.
U.S. documents detail al-Qaeda’s efforts to fight back against drones.
Al-Qaeda-linked rebels assault Syrian Christian village.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Study: US fracking boom boosted incomes by $1,200 in 2012.
Egg-sized white diamond could fetch $35m at auction.
BRICS urge G20 efforts to boost global recovery.
U.S. stimulus withdrawal to have global impact - China.
Samsung and Qualcomm make foray into smartwatch market.
Google argues for right to continue scanning Gmail.
Microsoft says wins patent trial against Google's Motorola.
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