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
Update: Kabul explosion has sent smoke rising over the heart of Afghanistan's capital; strong blast was felt several miles away - @AP
Large blast heard in central Kabul, Afghanistan - @Amie_FR
French special forces intervened during an attack on an army base in Niger, France's defense minister confirms - @BreakingF24
Russia welcomes North Korea's declaration of readiness to engage in talks, foreign ministry says - Interfax via @Reuters
Special forces intervened during Niger army base attack, France says - @AFP
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