We particularly liked the ease of use of Keynote's chart and table tools, which work within the application, and its transition effects, both for moving between slides and for introducing elements within an individual slide--though overuse may eventually make us as tired of Keynote's revolving cube transitions as we are of PowerPoint's wipes.

FORBES: Keynote Vs. PowerPoint

The UK has acknowledged that there are some extremist elements fighting alongside more moderate opposition forces, but it says only a political transition can bring long-term stability to Syria.

BBC: Cameron and Putin discuss Syria conflict at Sochi talks