Blair in Damascus for talks with Assad

The British Prime Minister Tony Blair has flown into the Syrian capital Damascus for talks with President Bashar Assad.

Blair in Damascus for talks with Assad
Wed, 31 Oct, 2001 - 06:20

The British Prime Minister Tony Blair has flown into the Syrian capital Damascus for talks with President Bashar Assad.

Mr Blair risked controversy by starting a Middle East diplomatic mission with a visit to Syria.

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