UN envoy optimistic of Syria constitution committee soon

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. special envoy for Syria says he is “optimistic” an agreement can be reached on the long-sought formation of a committee to draft a new constitution for the war-torn country so it can meet this summer.
Geir Pederson told reporters Tuesday after briefing the Security Council that he bases his optimism on the “intensive” and “very good” dialogue he has had with Syria’s government and opposition. He says there has been &l