Topic - Qatar

• Azarenka already thinking about 'Golden Slam'

  With the No. 1 ranking and her first major title secured, Victoria Azarenka is already thinking about the "Golden Slam."

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  Hamas strongman in Gaza rejects unity deal

  A rare public rift broke open Sunday in the usually tightly disciplined Islamic movement Hamas over a reconciliation deal that would require it to relinquish key areas of control in the Gaza Strip.

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  Arab League seeks U.N. monitor

  The Arab League called Sunday for the U.N. Security Council to create a joint peacekeeping force for Syria, the latest effort by the regional group to end the 11-month-old crisis that has killed more than 5,000 people.

• No. 4 Wozniacki to keep father as coach

  Caroline Wozniacki is keeping her dad as coach.

• U.N. marks week seeking interfaith links

  The role of religion in promoting links and dialogue across cultures and across continents moved into the spotlight earlier this month as the U.N. General Assembly marked the second annual World Interfaith Harmony Week.

• Chinese state TV starts American service this week

  Chinese state broadcaster CCTV is launching its American service this week as part of a major overseas expansion aimed at boosting China's international influence.

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  Palestinians take step toward unity

  After months of wavering, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas took a decisive step Monday toward reconciliation with the Islamic militant group Hamas, a move Israel promptly warned would close the door to any future peace talks.

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  Palestinian rivals hold unity talks in Qatar

  The Palestinian president and the head of rival Hamas resumed talks Sunday over efforts to move along a reconciliation pact that remains stalled after nearly a year.

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  Arab, Turkish officials urge dialogue with Iran

  Arab and Turkish officials slammed talk of a military strike against Iran, saying Sunday it would be a disaster for the region and calling for renewed negotiations, while also urging the international community to keep pressure on Syria to end the bloodshed there.

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  Afghan Taliban deny they're ready to talk peace

  The Taliban denied Wednesday that the movement is planning direct talks with the Afghan government to end the 10-year-old war, while a leaked NATO report suggested the insurgents are confident they will regain power after international troops leave.

• China's state TV expanding, but fetters remain

  The killing of a South Korean coast guard officer by a Chinese fisherman should have been tailor-made for China's CCTV News as it embarks on an ambitious plan to become a global network with assertive international coverage.

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  White House: Story of first lady's lingerie spree 'utterly false'

  The White House got its knickers in a twist Monday over what it said were false reports in the British press about a shopping spree by first lady Michelle Obama at a luxury lingerie boutique.

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  Syrian army launches offensive near Damascus

  The Syrian military launched an offensive to regain control of suburbs on the eastern edge of Damascus on Sunday, storming neighborhoods and clashing with groups of army defectors in fierce fighting that sent residents fleeing and killed at least three civilians, activists said.

• Mahan plans big trip in middle of West Coast swing

  Hunter Mahan is playing five straight tournaments to start the season, a West Coast swing that includes a 17,000-mile detour to the Middle East.

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  Foreign minister: Syria has duty to confront armed groups

  Syria's foreign minister said Tuesday that "half the universe" is conspiring against his country, as Gulf Arab nations withdrew from a monitoring mission in Syria because the government has failed to stop 10 months of violence.

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