Syria crisis: Assad issues 'terrorism' vow to Annan

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has told visiting UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan that no political dialogue can succeed in his country while "armed terrorist groups" are operating. Mr Assad said Syria would back "any honest effort to find a solution" ... We are not protecting Assad's regime in Syria: Russia Times of India Russia opposes 'crude interference' in Syria AFP Syria forces in new assault amid diplomacy efforts The Associated Press Zee News ... Full Story »