Annan 'optimistic' about Syria, but no deal yet
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UN peace envoy Kofi Annan says he is optimistic following two sets of talks with Syrian President Bashar Assad, but there is still no deal in place to end the bloodshed.
Annan briefed reporters in the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Sunday after his meetings with Assad. He said it's important that the crisis not degenerate further. (AP)
