
During the "proximity talks", the parties will be meeting with U.N. Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura separately

A representative said the delegation might turn up if their demands were met in a day or two

Opposition spokesman Muslat accused Russia and the Syrian government of throwing obstacles in the path of the talks.

It was the second strategic victory for pro-regime forces in Latakia in less than two weeks

"I can't tell you today, I will tell you on the 24th, one day before," U.N. Special Envoy...

"Thank God for this blessing and bow to the greatness of the patient nation of Iran. Congrats on this glorious victory," Rouhani...

She said Damascus perceived a softening of the West's stance on Assad

It was an agreement born from a fear of failure, delivered by the smoothness of French diplomacy.

"We have only got 48 hours. The negotiations have to accelerate," said Matthieu Orphelin, spokesman for French environmental group Fondation Nicolas...