CNN: Ceasefire and evacuation deal reached in Aleppo

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

No link. Source CNN tv.

[David__77]

1. Hopefully combat ends in the whole country soon.

At least combat will likely be ending in Aleppo.

[muriel_volestrangler]

3. You're OK with ISIS holding all their territory, then? (nt)

[David__77]

4. That's not what I said.

I said "hopefully combat ends in the whole country soon." I do not hope that combat takes a long time to conclude.

Do you think it's impossible for Islamic State to be defeated soon?

[muriel_volestrangler]

5. I think it's unlikely to be 'soon'

but I take your point.

[muriel_volestrangler]

2. BBC link

A deal has been agreed for Syrian rebel fighters to leave enclaves they still hold in eastern Aleppo, Russia's ambassador to the UN has said.

It is not clear whether the deal applies to civilians, thousands of whom are trapped in the besieged areas.

The rebels are on the brink of defeat in the city after a major government offensive backed by Russian air power.

Word of the deal came as the UN reported summary killings by pro-government forces.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-38308883