Syria conflict: World powers say ’progress made’ - BBC News

World powers have agreed to seek a nationwide “cessation of hostilities“ in Syria to begin in a week’s time. The halt will not apply to the battle against jihadist groups Islamic State and al-Nusra Front. The plan was announced by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry at a news conference in Munich in Germany. Subscribe to BBC News HERE Check out our website: Facebook: Twitter: http:/