Russia works with US, rebels in airstrikes

Two major powers begin working together to end prolonged civil war

Russia said on Tuesday it worked with opposition groups in its latest Syrian airstrikes, while the US said its pilots communicated with Russian aircraft, in tentative signs the powers are working together to end the civil war ahead of UN talks.

Moscow said its jets bombed 24 targets in Syria using coordinates supplied by "opposition representatives" - the first time it has claimed to work with those fighting Syria's government since the beginning its air offensive.