Delegations from the Syrian regime and opposition began much-delayed talks in Geneva to draft a new constitution for the conflict-torn country
An attack on a gas pipeline near Damascus has been blamed for a nationwide blackout, state news agency reported on Monday.
Two Syrian farmers were killed and three others injured in a Syrian regime attack in Idlib province.
In the upcoming meeting, amending the country's constitution is high on the list of topics up for discussion.
The three-million strong region has just recorded its first covid-19 related death.
Idlib province has seen a rivalry between rival jihadist factions.
Whether the drones were shot at after a collision occurred and whether that contributed to the crash remains unclear, the US defence official said.
Russia's defence ministry said the device went off while the convoy was returning from a humanitarian operation.
Analysis: The pact between Athens and Cairo is part of a wider regional battle for influence in the Mediterranean.
Two people have been convicted in Iran for allegedly spying on behalf Israel, the UK and Germany.