People in the restive provinces of Homs, Hama and Idlib, which have seen recent shelling by Syrian President's forces, say situation was calm after 6 A.M.
Decision likely to heat up an already intense presidential campaign for the May 23-24 elections - the first freely contested presidential race in Egypt's history.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will suggest to Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad when they meet next week that the level of talks between the two sides be upgraded, and that he meet directly with PA President Mahmoud Abbas.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ramin Mehmanparast blames regional instability on continued military presence of Western powers, saying that 'they should leave our region.'
US, French presidents speak via telephone, express hope Iran will take advantage of upcoming P5+1; Obama says if the meetings fail, he will proceed with sanctions; Ahmadinejad: We will not give up nuke program
After meeting in Washington, Quartet releases statement indicating that both PA, Israel not doing enough to combat violence; group renews commitment to continued negotiations, hopes for agreement by end of 2012.
