Tense negotiations between the Syrian government and opposition focused on the transfer of power and helping besieged parts of the central city of Homs as they entered their fifth day.

The first face-to-face meeting between Syria’s government and the opposition hoping to overthrow president Bashar Assad started and ended after barely 30 minutes today.

The first face-to-face meeting between Syria’s government and the opposition hoping to overthrow president Bashar Assad has started.