Official in Washington says negotiations between the Cold War-era enemies will take place on July 17.
Americas Last Modified: 20 Jun 2013 05:16 GMT
FSA fighters say they are trying to defend northern stronghold from government force armed with superior artillery.
Middle East Last Modified: 20 Jun 2013 03:14 GMT
Domestic surveillance rarely happens and the necessary guidelines are being explored, agency's head tells senators.
Americas Last Modified: 20 Jun 2013 01:08 GMT
Somali and African Union forces regain control of compound in Somali capital after attack kills at least 15 people.
Africa Last Modified: 19 Jun 2013 20:30 GMT
US president renews call to reduce number of nuclear weapons held by Russia and US by one-third.
Europe Last Modified: 19 Jun 2013 19:31 GMT
Kabul's beauticians make up their own rules
19 Jun 2013 14:37 GMT
NATO forces will leave in 2014, and some Afghan women fear the ensuing political changes will be more than cosmetic.
Julian Assange supporters stand by their man
19 Jun 2013 10:33 GMT
One year since taking refuge at the Ecuadorian embassy in the UK, WikiLeaks chief continues to await word on asylum.
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Winter of Discontent
Al Jazeera World19 Jun 2013 06:50 GMT
Circassians are protesting the holding of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games 150 years after being expelled from their land.
Special: Doctors on Everest
The Cure19 Jun 2013 09:15 GMT
Doctors travel to Everest to carry out research into why some patients die from oxygen deprivation while others survive.
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Syria's War
Two years since the start of the uprising, rebels and Assad's forces remain locked in conflict.
Turkey Protests
Extensive coverage of political unrest that spread from Istanbul to other areas.
Obama's scandal
Revelations over NSA spying are threatening president's European trip.
Farming in Greece
Some urbanites are returning to their rural roots to farm the land.
People 'without'
Kuwait's 'Bidoon' have been stripped of rights and treated as second-class citizens.
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