French foreign minister says need to continue to talk with Russia on Syria; it plays key role in solution - @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
IMF chief Christine Lagarde not placed under formal investigation over payout to French tycoon Bernard Tapie - @BBCBreaking
US Secretary of State John Kerry to meet privately with Russia's foreign minister Lavrov in Paris to discuss Syria, US official says - @Reuters
French special forces intervened during an attack on an army base in Niger, France's defense minister confirms - @BreakingF24
Special forces intervened during Niger army base attack, France says - @AFP
Syrian government agrees in principle to attend international peace conference, Russian foreign ministry says - @Reuters
French multinational Areva says 13 staff injured in attack on plant in Niger, condemns attack - @Reuters
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