Syria Conflict: Kerry and Hammond seek negotiations

US Secretary of State John Kerry has called for a renewed diplomatic effort to end the conflict in Syria.

Speaking after talks in London, he said what he described as Russia's new focus on fighting Islamic State militants could be an opportunity to push towards a political settlement.
He said this was all the more urgent as violence in Syria was the "root cause" of Europe's current migrant crisis.
The EU, which is divided on the issue, is to hold emergency talks next week.
Mr Kerry is on a European tour which is expected to be dominated by the Syrian conflict.Source:bbc