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US, Russia announce Syria truce from Saturday

The 'cessation of hostilities' however does not include the Islamic State and Al-Nusra Front, the main jihadist factions

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sets April 13 parliamentary elections

Assad yesterday issued a decree which included seat allocations for each of the provinces in Syria

Syria ceasefire needs 'major change of behaviour': UK

Said that Russia, in particular needs to end its attacks on Syrian civilians and moderate opposition groups

Syria opposition accepts ceasefire deal; asks to meet humanitarian conditions

'Commitment to the truce' will depend on the lifting of sieges, release of prisoners and a halt to bombardment of civilians

UN envoy says February 25 Syria talks unrealistic

Indirect talks in Geneva between Syrian govt and opposition collapsed on Feb 3 and a second round was pencilled in for Feb 25