Syrian peace talks: rebels appear to reject role for Iran in ceasefire
Negotiations in Kazakh capital seen as test of Moscow’s influence in Middle East
Negotiations in Kazakh capital seen as test of Moscow’s influence in Middle East
Islamic State claims responsibility for hospital suicide bombing in which 15 die
Move comes as Kurds announce plan for federal state in northern Syria
UN secretary general says consequences for talks’ failure ‘too frightening to contemplate’
Analysis: Blame for derailed negotiations is being passed between the powers involved
UN announces three-week pause in Geneva as Russian-backed forces make major gains
UN envoy chides Riyadh-based opposition for boycotting negotiations in Geneva to end war
Long-awaited negotiations to end the five-year war in Syria begin in Geneva today
Kurdish-Arab Syrian Democratic Council will be included at a ‘later stage’
Deadlock remains over Saudi demand to be sole representative of Syrian opposition
Delivery of food packages follows international outcry over deaths from malnutrition
Years of carnage are forcing rival groups to see the value of a united national vision
Decision will further antagonise opposition members after second round of negotations fail
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