Syria peace talks stuck over Assad's future

Biggest push yet to end conflict marked by fiery exchanges as warring sides clash over president's fate.

Syria's government and opposition, meeting for the first time, have vented their mutual hostility but a UN mediator said the warring sides may be ready to discuss prisoner swaps, local ceasefires and humanitarian aid. Read more.

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