Afghanistan's insurgent Haqqani network may take part in peace talks with the United States if directed to by Taliban leaders - @Reuters
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
ISAF condemns attack in Kabul; 'The insurgents have repeatedly shown little regard for innocent civilians and the future of Afghanistan as demonstrated by attacks such as these,' Gen. Dunford says - 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
US Secretary of State John Kerry says he has had very productive talks with Israeli, Palestinian officials - @Reuters
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