US Secretary of State John Kerry says 'getting closer to a place of understanding' on renewing ceasefire in Syria but 'we have some work to do' - Reuters
US Secretary of State John Kerry says 'no justification' for targeting of civilians, hospitals by any side in Aleppo, Syria; says parties working to put more sustainable cessation of hostilities in place, including around Aleppo - Reuters
A Malian court has sentenced 2 men to 5 years in jail for beating up Mali's former interim president, Dioncounda Traore, during the occupation of his palace - Reuters