WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers outraged by sexual assaults in the military are moving swiftly to address the problem, tackling legislation that would strip commanders of their authority to overturn convictions in rape and assault cases.

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian, U.S. and U.N. officials meeting in Geneva on Wednesday failed to resolve questions over proposed Syria peace talks, including who would take part, a senior Russian official was quoted as saying. "The most difficult question is the circle of participants in the conference," said Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov, according to Interfax news agency. He said the peace talks would not be held in June, as originally envisaged. ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Turkey's president and the country's international trade group sought to reassure foreign investors that the days of violent anti-government protests should not scare away multinational firms. Turkey's location as a gateway between Asia and Europe and its young, skilled, talent pool have attracted a growing number of multinationals to place their regional headquarters there, contributing to the economy's "tiger" status. Groups including Unilever, Ford and chemicals company BASF said they were watching the situation closely as the protests ran into their fifth day. ...

BEIJING (AP) — China announced a trade investigation of European wine Wednesday after the European Union hit Chinese exporters of solar panels with anti-dumping duties.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music has been good to the rapper Nelly, and he's back in Music City because of it.

NEW YORK (AP) — Keith Olbermann is getting back into broadcasting.