White House: Vice President Biden spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister al-Maliki today; disccusion focused on Syria, 'importance of a negotiated end to the conflict' - via @NBCNews
US Embassy in Kabul says 'insurgent attack appears to have targeted the International Organization for Migration'; commends security forces for response - statement via @NBCNews
US Secretary of State John Kerry to meet privately with Russia's foreign minister Lavrov in Paris to discuss Syria, US official says - @Reuters
US orders for durable goods up 3.3% in April, helped by gain in business investment - @AP
Russia welcomes North Korea's declaration of readiness to engage in talks, foreign ministry says - Interfax via @Reuters
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