Rescuers and medics say about 40 people were killed in an alleged April 7 attack
Astana is alternative attempt to the US and UN-backed Geneva initiative
The tactic worked, and Assad will soon rule over Douma
I am afraid they are looking for a military option, which is very, very dangerous, says Nebenzia
According to Observatory head Rami Abdel Rahman, at least 32 civilians died which includes seven children
Assad's forces retakes 95 per cent of Eastern Ghouta since launching a blistering assault
More than 140,000 people have been displaced from eastern Ghouta since the offensive got underway in February
Syrian troops recaptures more than 90 percent of Ghouta
Damascus and its ally Moscow have implemented a leave or die strategy with deadly air strikes
Shelling and air strikes slams Douma trapping residents inside their basements for hours