Russia is leading calls for a co-ordinated response against the Islamic State in Syria, as world leaders gather in New York for the UN General Assembly.
Moscow continues to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, while western countries insist he must go.
The UK has called for new diplomatic efforts on Syria, and has shifted position to suggest President Assad could be allowed to play a part in a transitional government.
Henry Hogger is a former British ambassador to Syria - he says the messages are becoming confusing.
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Moscow continues to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, while western countries insist he must go.
The UK has called for new diplomatic efforts on Syria, and has shifted position to suggest President Assad could be allowed to play a part in a transitional government.
Henry Hogger is a former British ambassador to Syria - he says the messages are becoming confusing.
IN: "In addition…
OUT: …greater threat."
DUR: 31 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0928syria-hogger1.mp3