Revolt against bashar al assad
Insurgents south of Syrian capital surrender, says state TV
The development heralds another advance for President Bashar al-Assad’s push to retake remaining enclaves and strengthen his position around the capital.
Russia has rejected accusations that Assad used chemical arms against his own people and has said it will not cut its ties with Assad.
Rescue workers said that Syria’s military backed by Russian warplanes had killed more than 150 people.
The offer of amnesty follows two weeks of the heaviest bombardment of the five-and-a-half-year civil war.
One US official told Reuters the White House remained opposed to deeper American military involvement.
The statement says Youssef al-Abbas was killed during a meeting at the rebel base.
Russia proposed that Syria hand over its chemical weapons for destruction.
Rebel brigades are pushing to take control of the strategic Qalamoun mountains near Damsacus.
President Barack Obama has delayed an imminent military strike by deciding to consult Congress.
The International Committee of the Red Cross joined a chorus of international voices urging caution.
The six negotiators had been trying to set up talks between the Sunni town of al-Zara and the Alawite.
Civilians held demonstrations against a blockade preventing food from reaching government-held areas.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces launched a huge offensive against rebels.
Activists say Syrian forces loyal to Assad killed at least 85 people in Damascus after five days of fighting.
Residents live in constant fear of air-strikes due to the ongoing civil war in Syria.
US senators push the White House to provide military aid for rebels in Syria.
In a snub to Syria President Bashar al-Assad his opposition takes a seat at the Arab summit.
Exiled Moaz Alkhatib visited war-stricken Syria for the first time since fleeing last week.
Syrian opposition says Assad can’t be part of any peace settlements and must step down.