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Syria: Blasts continue amid efforts to maintain fragile ceasefire

Diplomats are trying to ensure a fragile ceasefire in Syria holds, as violations continued to be reported in parts of the country.

ITV News Correspondent Dan Rivers, reporting from Damascus, said a loud explosion could be heard in the east of the Syrian capital on Monday.

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America and Russia 'agree' Syria ceasefire

A ceasefire deal appears to have been struck by America and Russia Credit: Reuters

America and Russia have reached a principle agreement to cease hostilities between various parties in Syria, according to Secretary of State John Kerry.

Speaking at a joint press conference with the Jordanian Foreign Minister, Mr Kerry announced he and Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov had struck a chord in negotiations.

The 72-year-old believes US and Russian presidents Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin will be speaking in the coming days to complete the deal in principle.

Mr Kerry announced the development following telephone discussions with Mr Lavrov today.

He added that while the two countries are "still filling out the details," it is hoped a conversation between the presidents will happen "as soon as it is appropriate."

The Russian Foreign Ministry said the ceasefire conditions would exclude operations against organisations "recognised as terrorist by the UN Security Council."

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