Syria UN-Backed Ceasefire Holding Amid Tensions -- BBC
A ceasefire has come into force in Syria amid doubts expressed by Western countries about the government's willingness to stick to it.
Correspondents say the truce appears to be largely holding, with no reports of casualties or deaths so far.
However there were some reports of shelling and firing in the early hours and troops are still on the streets.
Syria and the armed opposition have said they will abide by the ceasefire, but were ready to respond if attacked.
Neighbouring Turkey said it would be "very happy" if the Annan plan succeeded.
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