Syrian opposition meets in Damascus

Syrian intellectuals and academics met in Damascus on Monday to seek a way out of the country's current political crisis. As many 200 people were there, including according to reports some government supporters. Opposition figures were quoted by news agencies as saying the regime must be toppled and replaced with a real democracy. However, some activists pulled out at the last minute, citing doubts over the event's credibility. Meanwhile, foreign journalists have been allowed for the first time into Jisr al Shughour. ... http://www.euronews.net/