Syria talks in disarray before they begin

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 23:43

Syrian and international delegates were arriving in Switzerland on Tuesday on the eve of peace talks that few believe can succeed as the three-year-old civil war and geopolitical acrimony it has brought show no sign of abating.

India to be in `Geneva-II`; will stress on Syrian-led solution

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 19:31

For the first time, India will participate in a UN-sponsored international conference on Syria to be held from Wednesday in Switzerland that will bring together all warring parties, domestic and international, to resolve the crisis and find a political solution to the conflict in the Arab country.

Snubbed Iran doubts success of Syria peace talks

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 14:07

The chances of Syria peace talks in Switzerland succeeding without the participation of Damascus ally Iran are "not that great", a senior Iranian official said on Tuesday.

Syrian opposition divided over Geneva II peace talks?

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 13:19

It seems that trouble is reportedly brewing in Syrian opposition ahead of crucial peace talks due to take place in Switzerland on Wednesday.

Syria opposition agrees to attend Geneva talks after UN withdraws invite to Iran

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 04:02

A day after the invitation to Iran to join the much-awaited Syria peace conference botched up the chances of a successful talks, the United Nations on Monday stated that the conference would go ahead without Iran.

Syrian opposition suspends participation in Geneva II

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 18:42

Syria`s main opposition group, the Syrian National Coaltion (SNC) Monday said it is suspending its participation in the Geneva II conference on the Syrian crisis as the UN has invited Iran.

Assad says departure `not under discussion`: Report

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 20:25

A defiant Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Sunday he had no plans to stand down, stressing that only the Syrian people had the right to determine the country`s future.

Kerry hails Syria opposition vote to attend peace conference

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 07:34

US Secretary of State John Kerry has welcomed the decision of the Syria`s opposition leaders to attend the Geneva II conference that aims to bring an end to the war there.

Syria opposition head says going to Geneva to remove Assad

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 03:57

Syria`s opposition chief Ahmad Jarba has said his opposition group has agreed to attend an international peace conference only to secure the removal of President Bashar al-Assad from power.

Syria opposition to decide on attending crucial peace talks in Geneva

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 09:20

Ahead of the crucial peace talks, US Secretary of State John Kerry has made an appeal to the Syrian rebels to be a part of the Geneva II talks.

Iraq supports Iran`s participation in Geneva II talks

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 07:05

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif Tuesday met with Iraqi top leaders who confirmed their support to Iran`s participation in Geneva II conference over the Syrian crisis.

Friends of Syria group urges opposition to attend Geneva talks

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 11:47

With 10 days to go until the first direct talks between the opposition and President Bashar al-Assad`s government - set for January 22 in Switzerland and dubbed "Geneva 2" - Western backers have struggled to unify rebel groups.