US and Russia reach possible turning point deal on Syrian conflict

U-S Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

U-S Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Source: AP

The United States and Russia have hailed a breakthrough deal to put Syria's peace process back on track.The agreement includes a nationwide ceasefire effective from Monday (September 12), improved aid access and joint targeting of banned Islamist groups.



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