BREAKING: A Syrian cease-fire backed by Russia and Turkey took effect at midnight Thursday

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   The move that could prompt a political settlement of a nearly 6-year-old civil war and a dramatic shift in U.S. policy under a Donald Trump presidency. The national cease-fire, announced by Syria's military earlier in the day, does not cover the Islamic State and the al-Qaeda affiliate operating in Syria. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM       You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: bgshopwithus13.gossippage@blogger.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE please click here.     Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2016 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108