Syria agrees to Arab League plan

The Syrian government has accepted several measures suggested by the Arab League aimed at halting the violence in the country, including the removal of tanks and armoured vehicles from the streets.

The breakthrough was announced at an emergency meeting in Cairo on Wednesday, where the regional body gathered to discuss plans to ease the violence and end the unrest in Syria.

"The Arab League welcomes the Syrian government's agreement to the Arab plan," a statement by the Arab League said.

Jane Arraf reports from Cairo.