A Syrian army soldier loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad walks holding a Syrian national flag in Karm Qasr neighbourhood, after claiming to have regained control of the area, in Aleppo
A Syrian army soldier loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad walks holding a Syrian national flag in Karm Qasr neignbourhood, after claiming to have regained control of the area, in Aleppo January 26, 2014. Al-mirnda building, and Karm Qasr neighbourhood that surrounds it, are now in control of the Syrian Regime after more than a year and a half of being controlled by Free Syrian Army fighters. Both places are strategic, for they overlook Nairab military airport, activists said. REUTERS/George Ourfalian (SYRIA - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY)
Syrian army soldiers loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad pose for a photograph with their weapons in Karm Qasr neignbourhood, after claiming to have regained control of the area, in Aleppo
Syrian army soldiers loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad pose for a photograph with their weapons in Karm Qasr neignbourhood, after claiming to have regained control of the area, in Aleppo January 26, 2014. Al-mirnda building, and Karm Qasr neignbourhood that surrounds it, are now in control of the Syrian Regime after more than a year and a half of being controlled by Free Syrian Army fighters. Both places are strategic, for they overlook Nairab military airport, activists said. REUTERS/George Ourfalian (SYRIA - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY)
Syrian army soldiers loyal to Syria's President al-Assad walk holding a Syrian national flag in Karm Qasr neignbourhood, after claiming to have regained control of the area, in Aleppo
Syrian army soldiers loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad walk holding a Syrian national flag in Karm Qasr neignbourhood, after claiming to have regained control of the area, in Aleppo January 26, 2014. Al-mirnda building, and Karm Qasr neignbourhood that surrounds it, are now in control of the Syrian Regime after more than a year and a half of being controlled by Free Syrian Army fighters. Both places are strategic, as they overlook Nairab military airport, activists said. REUTERS/George Ourfalian (SYRIA - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY)
Syrian government says women, children can leave Homs district - mediator
SYRIA-CRISIS/TALKS-BRAHIMI (URGENT): Syrian government says women, children can leave Homs district - mediator
Face-to-face Syrian talks stall before political phase -opposition
Any agreement on easing the humanitarian crisis will help to improve the atmosphere in Geneva, but positions remain polarised and emotions are on edge, Russian delegates have said
Syrian negotiators to hold separate political talks - delegate
SYRIA-CRISIS/TALKS-POLITICS (URGENT):Syrian negotiators to hold separate political talks - delegate
Syrian enemies bicker on aid, prisoners before tough political talks
Opposition figures have said that they have requested the release of 47,000 detainees, as well as 2,500 women and children whose freedom is a priority
A Free Syrian Army fighter plays with dogs in Jabal al-Akrad area in Syria's northwestern Latakia province
A Free Syrian Army fighter plays with dogs in Jabal al-Akrad area in Syria's northwestern Latakia province January 25, 2014. Picture taken January 25, 2014. REUTERS/Khattab Abdulaa (SYRIA - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT)
A Free Syrian Army fighter inspects wreckage of a damaged APC in Jabal al-Akrad area in Syria's northwestern Latakia province
A Free Syrian Army fighter inspects wreckage of a damaged armoured personnel carrier (APC) in Jabal al-Akrad area in Syria's northwestern Latakia province January 25, 2014. Picture taken January 25, 2014. REUTERS/Khattab Abdulaa (SYRIA - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT)
A damaged house is pictured in Jabal al-Akrad area in Syria's northwestern Latakia province
A damaged house is pictured in Jabal al-Akrad area in Syria's northwestern Latakia province January 25, 2014. Picture taken January 25, 2014. REUTERS/Khattab Abdulaa (SYRIA - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT)