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The US Secretary of State criticizes Russia for what he calls support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. John Kerry has said that with support from Moscow, Damascus stonewalled the second round of peace talks in Geneva. He added that such support would let the Syrian president continue destroying his own country. Kerry also blamed the Syrian government for the failure of the Geneva talks-- saying the government delegation refused to open up one moment of discussion during the meetings. Kerry made the remarks hours after Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem accused Washington of trying to create a very negative climate for dialog in Geneva.

As International diplomacy with Iran over its nuclear program enters the next phase, Iranians talk of their demands from the six world powers for the upcoming talks in Vienna. Iranians on the streets told us of their concerns and the mistrust that has been built from the actions of the West, especially the US. Just three months ago in Geneva, optimism followed the interim deal between Iran and the so-called 5p+1, Britain, China, France, Russia and the U.S., plus Germany.

Russia has dismissed the US expansion of sanctions against Iran as illegitimate. Russia\'s Deputy Foreign Minister says the move has no legal ground, and could ruin a positive basis for progress in the upcoming nuclear talks between Tehran and the P-five-plus-one group. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

Media reports say the US is re-visiting its options on Syria to step up pressure on the Arab nation. U-S paper The Wall Street Journal says the move means Washington will again consider military and intelligence options, that were previously presented to the White House but set aside in favor of pursuing international talks. The options reportedly range from expanding efforts to train and equip insurgents, to setting-up no-fly zones over Syria. This comes as the U-S is already funding and supplying arms to the militants fighting to topple the Syrian government. The arms supplies have however failed to make changes on the ground in Syria in favor of the insurgents.

NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen says Afghan President Hamid Karzai will likely leave the signing of a security pact with the US to his successor. Rasmussen says he believes that Karzai will not sign the long-stalled pact until April\'s presidential election. The deal would allow American troops to stay in Afghanistan beyond the withdrawal deadline of the end of 2014. Rasmussen has acknowledged that NATO expects a separate pact with Kabul which would be impossible without a deal with the U-S. Back in November, Karzai told an assembly of elders known as the Loya Jirga that he will not sign the deal until certain conditions are met. He\'s demanded that the US immediately stop its military operations on Afghan homes.

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[21 Mar 2014] Rice: US fundamentally reassessing ties with Russia - English

[26 Mar 2014] US secretary of state meets Acting PA Chief Abbas in Jordan - English

[27 Mar 2014] US President meets Pope Francis amid anti-war protests - English

[31 Mar 2014] PA gives the US 24 hours to resolve a dispute with Israel - English

[31 Mar 2014] US may free israeli spy if Tel Aviv releases Palestinian prisoners - English

[08 Apr 2014] US threatens more sanctions on Iran over nuclear program - English

[09 Apr 2014] FM Zarif slams US decision to deny visa to Tehran\'s UN diplomat - English

[10 Apr 2014] US bill blocking Iran ambassador infringes on UN sovereignty - English

[13 Apr 2014] Iran to seriously pursue its complaint against US over visa denial - English

[18 Apr 2014] Iran slams US court ruling to sell Alavi Foundation building in New York - English

[ 21 Apr 2014] Suicides among US special forces hits alarming levels - English

[22 Apr 2014] US VP visits Ukraine amid tensions - English

[23 Apr 2014] US: Palestinian reconciliation deal may complicate peace efforts - English

[25 Apr 2014] US, EU to impose additional sanctions on Russian individuals - English

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[07 May 2014] US national security advisor meets Israeli PM & president - English