10:19 AM Russian FM: Iran's absence from Syria is a mistake, not a catastrophe (Reuters)

10:18 AM Russian FM: Events in Ukraine may be spinning out of control (Reuters)

9:31 AM Explosive device detonated on Palestinian side of Gaza border fence, no casualties (Haaretz)

8:49 AM Motorcyclist seriously injured in road accident on Highway 5 (Haaretz)

7:55 AM IDF arrests five Palestinians in the West Bank overnight (Haaretz)

7:01 AM Two deaths confirmed in Omaha plant explosion (AP)

6:10 AM Indonesian police arrest two on terrorist charges, says seized bombs, bomb-making equipment (AP)

5:00 AM Report: Syrian opposition split over peace talks after UN rescinds Iran invitation (Haaretz)

2:42 AM Colombia shows bodies of 14 rebels slain in raid (AP)

12:05 AM U.S. says hopeful sides can now focus on ending Syria conflict (Reuters)

11:47 PM Syria's main opposition group says will attend peace talks in Switzerland (AP)

11:46 PM UN withdraws Iran invitation to Syria talks (AP)

9:42 PM Syrian opposition expects Ban Ki-moon to make a statement on Iran's participation in talks (Haaretz)

9:13 PM Israeli and Palestinian negotiators will meet Kerry in the U.S. next week (Reuters)