U.N. envoy, Syria leader in talks

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) -- Top U.N. envoy Terje Roed-Larsen met with President Bashar Assad for two hours Sunday and left the country without commenting on the outcome of the talks that came in the wake of reports that Syrian intelligence officials may still be operating in Lebanon.
There was no government comment on the visit of Roed-Larsen, who arrived late Saturday, and journalists were not allowed access to him.In a statement issued in Beirut, Lebanon, U.N. spokesman Nejib Friji said Roed-Larsen discussed with Assad "all relevant issues and they will continue their dialogue."