Annan takes Syria peace plan to Russia

Syrians shout slogans during a protest against the regime following Friday prayers in Taftanaz in Idlib province on March 23. Syrian forces bombed towns and clashed with rebels in several regions as activists said thousands staged anti-regime protests and the European Union slapped sanctions on the country’s First Lady. AFP PHOTO MOSCOW: Syrian-peace envoy Kofi Annan heads to Moscow on Saturday