Russian diplomat says Russia is working on plans for evacuation of its citizens from Syria if necessary - RIA via @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 Secretary of State John Kerry to meet privately with Russia's foreign minister Lavrov in Paris to discuss Syria, US official says - @Reuters
Russia welcomes North Korea's declaration of readiness to engage in talks, foreign ministry says - Interfax via @Reuters
Syrian government agrees in principle to attend international peace conference, Russian foreign ministry says - @Reuters
Update: Tremors were felt in central Moscow, prompting some people to evacuate from buildings - @AP
Russia's top online social network has been banned from distributing content in Russia due to its use in organizing protests - @Reuters
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