Syria Peace Talks Begin in Kazakhstan
For the first time, the opposition delegation has been formed exclusively of representatives of armed groups.
It's the first time talks have been convened by Russia, Turkey and Iran rather than the United Nations. And it's also the first time representatives of Syria's armed rebel groups have led the opposition side at the negotiating table.
Also in the programme, accusations against the former Gambian president over missing millions.
Online dating scams, the number of people being fooled by love rises.
And burnt toast ... just how bad is it and other overcooked starchy foods for your health?
( A man works to prepare the Syria peace talks conference room in Astana Credit Credit: Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP/Getty Images)
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