Kerry Blames Syrian Government for Stalled Peace Talks Secretary of State John Kerry’s statement appeared aimed at keeping up the pressure on President Bashar al-Assad, and to bolster the hope that a political settlement might be reached. MICHAEL R. GORDON February 17, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1eFGk81 The New York Times World United States International Relations, Middle East and North Africa Unrest (2010- )

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