Syrian peace talks on verge of collapse

Regime says it could leave Geneva after rebels demand it agrees to transitional government before direct talks begin.

Syrian peace talks are on the verge of collapse with the Syrian government threatening to leave Switzerland after the opposition refused to meet face-to-face until it agreed to the creation of a transitional government. Read more + video.

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