UN chief urges leaders to halt Syria war and push talks
Ban Ki moon urged world leaders at the UN General Assembly to stop fueling Syria’s bloodshed with weapons and press both sides to negotiate. He called for an enforceable resolution to place chemical weapons under international control for destruction and accountability for Aug. 21 attacks.
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U S and Russia clash over Syria chemical weapon resolution
United States and Russia remain at odds on a Security Council draft to compel Syria to dismantle its chemical stockpiles. Kerry and Lavrov met for 90 minutes at the U.N. but could not resolve text issues. Officials say the fight centers on a binding, verifiable arms control regime with no loopholes.
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Obama urges direct talks as U.N. weighs Iran and Syria
At the United Nations Barack Obama welcomed Iran's move toward a more moderate course and signaled willingness to directly engage Tehran, directing John Kerry to pursue diplomacy. He urged the Security Council to back a resolution enforcing consequences if Syria's Bashar Assad does not comply with a U.S.-Russian deal on chemical weapons, addressing criticism of his Syria strategy.
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