Russia-Turkey

Syria conflict: Russia-Turkey brokered truce comes into force

The truce, brokered by Russia and Turkey, which will act as guarantors, began at midnight (22:00 GMT).

The deal includes many rebel groups but not jihadists such as the so-called Islamic State, or the Kurdish YPG.

The ceasefire appeared to be holding in most areas early on Wednesday, If it continues, peace talks are due to be held in Kazakhstan within a month.