"This is one of the most difficult decisions we have made so far in more than 40 years of struggle"

Control of city is divided between rebels in the east, and forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad in the west

The government's efforts to rein in madrassas have prompted anger from many clerics

His party was found guilty in 2013 of five charges including murder and torture

"We are looking to confirm his death," a US intelligence official

The killing led to clashes between demonstrators and government forces elsewhere in the region

"We do not have a moment to lose," Ban said

He was selected after Yorkshire fast-medium bowler Liam Plunkett was ruled out with a thigh strain

The holders have already qualified for the last-16 round

Following a lengthy exploration of a White House bid, Bush made his formal announcement at Miami Dade College