Syrian Rebels Ready for Truce if Russia Halts Airstrikes

Syria's main opposition group says it is ready for a temporary truce, but only if Russia and the Damascus government also observe a cease-fire and "halt all fighting" in the war-torn country. Russia has previously said it will not stop its airstrikes against what it calls terrorist targets in Syria, even if there is international agreement on a temporary truce. The United States and others involved in trying to end the Syrian civil war say most Russian bombs are directed at...

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