Developments in Syria

A U.N. convoy carries experts charged with starting the process of verifying and eliminating chemical weapons to a hotel in Damascus, Oct. 1, 2013.

A convoy of inspectors from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons prepares cross into Syria at the Lebanese border crossing point of Masnaa, Oct. 1, 2013.

A Free Syrian Army fighter reacts as his fellow fighter aims his weapon during what activists said were clashes with forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Deir al-Zor, Oct. 1, 2013.

A Free Syrian Army commander reacts while taking cover inside a house during what activists said were clashes with forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Deir al-Zor, Oct. 1, 2013.

Free Syrian Army fighters rest in Sheikh Maksoud, Aleppo Oct. 1, 2013.

A Free Syrian Army fighter carries his weapon as he runs to avoid snipers loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Aleppo, Oct. 1, 2013.

Damaged graves are pictured at a cemetery in Duma neighborhood in Damascus, Oct. 1, 2013.

Children walk through damaged streets as they go to school in the Duma neighbourhood in Damascus, Sept. 29, 2013.

A destroyed building is seen in Telata village in Idlib province, Sept. 29, 2013.