Syria ceasefire holds as Russia and Turkey seek UN support

Russia to ask security council to endorse bilateral pact with Turkey amid concerns over reports of fighting near DamascusA ceasefire across Syria appeared to be holding on Friday as its brokers, Russia and Turkey, sought support at the UN security council for the plan it hopes will trump failed peace proposals and end the six-year conflict.Despite violations blamed on both sides in parts of the country, there were no reported civilian casualties by Friday night and diplomats were hopeful that th