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Syrian cabinet resigns amid unrest:

Government resigns as part of promised reforms after two weeks of protests, outgoing PM appointed caretaker premier. Ref. Source 3

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Rights group says 12 Syrians killed in clashes:

At least four coffins were carried by the funeral marchers in the western city of Homs, the center of Sunday's clashes, said a witness. Security forces stayed away from the mourners in an apparent move to avoid confrontation, said the witness. Ref. Source 3

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13 'killed' in Syrian town:

The 13 civilians were killed by gunfire from snipers and security forces storming Rastan, which is under curfew, said Ammar Qurabi, the head of the Syrian Organisation for Human Rights, and Razan Zaitouna, a lawyer. Ref. Source 1

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Syria hits back at global outcry over crackdown:

Near the flashpoint northern town of Jisr Al Shughur, officials on Wednesday showed a group of 20 journalists, a grave containing at least five corpses they said were security forces. Ref. Source 1

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Syria: Clashes In Hama Kill 13 Civilians:

News of door-to-door police incursions and arrests were reported by human rights NGOs, who place total civilian casualties at 13, including a 15-year-old Ref. Source 1

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Russia warns Syrian leader he may face 'sad fate':

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Thursday he has warned Syria's leader that he will face a "sad fate" if he fails to introduce reforms in his country and open a peaceful dialogue with the opposition. Ref. Source 9

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50 more killed by Syrian military:

A Ramadan military offensive to crush Syria's popular uprising escalated further yesterday when security forces backed by tanks killed more than 50 people in the desert city of Deir Ezzor and in villages close to Homs. Ref. Source 6

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20 dead following anti-govt protests in Syria

Syrian security forces fired at thousands of protesters who poured into the streets throughout the country on Friday, killing at least 20 people one day after the United States and its European allies demanded that President Bashar Assad step down, activists said. Ref. Source 9