UN envoy says no new Syria talks in next few weeks: diplomats

UNITED STATES (TIP): The UN envoy for Syria told the Security Council on Thursday that he has no plans to convene a new round of peace talks in the next two or three weeks, diplomats said.

Staffan de Mistura told a closed session of the council that more progress was needed to strengthen a ceasefire and deliver humanitarian aid before talks can resume.(AFP)