A major diplomatic push is underway for negotiations to end the civil war in Syria.

International mediator Lakhdar Brahimi says both government and opposition are ready to meet in Geneva in June. However President Bashar al-Assad has already poured scorn on the idea.

Plans for the talks will be announced in Jordan on Wednesday.

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