Government forces appear to shell a rebel stronghold in Syria as residents run for cover.<br/> <br />The video which could not be independently verified by Reuters comes as efforts are underway for peace talks.<br/> <br />In Geneva the Arab League holds an emergency session on Syria with Secretary General Nabil Elaraby hoping for the best.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ARAB LEAGUE, NABIL ELARABY, SAYING:<br/> <br />"There are no other ways to solve the Syrian crisis except this meeting.<br/> <br />Two weeks ago the US and Russia announced plans to bring the Syrian government and opposition together - possibly in Geneva in June - for a peace conference.<br/> <br />At an Opposition meeting in Spain the former head of the Syrian National Coalition signaled he could talk to the government.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) MOAZ AL-KHATIB, FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE SYRIAN NATIONAL COALITION (SNC), SAYING:<br/> <br />"The humanitarian suffering of the Syrian people is unprecedented. That is why all the oppos
