Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad has dampened hopes of peace talks after he said that he expects the war in the country, which has raged for almost two-and-half-years , to be over "within months". His words came at an "itfar" on Sunday in Damascus, the evening meal that breaks the fast during Ramadan, where he spoke to members of Syria's clergy and business and arts communities.

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