Russia Says Syria Will Resume Peace Talks, Hosts Opposition Leader -- Voice of America
Syrian activist groups say the government renewed air raids over the northern city of Aleppo on Tuesday, after Monday airstrikes left about 30 people dead.
The anti-government Aleppo Media Center says a building with children inside is among facilities that have been hit by explosive devices described as barrel bombs. Opposition groups say several people have been killed.
There was no immediate confirmation from the Syrian government.
However, in recent days, forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad have been slowly advancing into rebel-held areas of Aleppo which were seized by the opposition in 2012.
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EUROPE
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