[02:04.54]should be extended to avoid a dangerous vacuum which Mr Mikati said would now occur.
[02:09.75]He hoped a new government of national salvation could be formed to save the country from going over the brink.
[02:15.84]President Obama says he’s very concerned about Syria becoming what he called an “enclave for extremism” because of the conflict raging in the country.
[02:24.66]Mr Obama was speaking in Jordan.
[02:26.98]From Amman, Yolande Knell reports.
[02:29.39]This was an important final stop-off for Mr Obama recognising what he called an invaluable ally.
[02:36.12]But it was also a chance to hear first-hand how the war in Syria has spilled into neighbouring Jordan.
[02:42.56]King Abdullah told him that the arrival of 460,000 Syrian refugees was a heavy burden and predicted numbers would double by the end of the year.
[02:52.49]The president promised to ask Congress for another $200m in humanitarian support.
[02:58.34]World News from the BBC
[03:00.70]Government forces in the Central African Republic say they have halted a rebel advance towards the capital Bangui.
[03:07.37]A BBC reporter in the city said he saw a military helicopter heading out of the city.
[03:12.38]Earlier rebels forced their way through a checkpoint 70km north of Bangui.
[03:18.12]Our reporter says fighting is continuing in Demara and that the atmosphere in Bangui is very tense.