Syria ceasefire deal reached, backed by Russia and Turkey
A ceasefire will take effect across much of Syria from midnight on Thursday, the Syrian army announced.In a statement posted to the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the military declared a "comprehensive" cessation of hostilities following "victories and advances" by Syria's armed forces. Play Video Don't Play Up Next Fans heartbroken after Debbie Reynolds' death Play Video Don't Play More World News Videos Previous slide Next slide Russia and Turkey p..>> view originalJonBenet Ramsey's brother Burke sues TV network for $1 billion
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