In Moscow, Walid al-Moallem extends olive branch to insurgents in first sign of regime’s willingness to negotiate end to conflict

Western diplomats said to have promised Khatib ‘real commitments’; Kerry: We must significantly increase support for the Syrian opposition

‘We expect all parties to consider the results of the autopsy calmly and without inflammatory rhetoric,’ says State Department official

While Israelis vie for his attention, in the West Bank the US president’s upcoming tour is received with less enthusiasm

Ships swap crew members in search-and-rescue training

Vienna is luring emigres from Budapest, worried by economic woes and the rise of the far-right Jobbik party

The Telegraph: Iranian news agency Fars photoshops first lady’s award ceremony dress to make it more modest

Rita to perform in Hebrew, English, and Persian at first-of-its-kind ‘Tunes for Peace’ concert