Over 336 civilians killed in Syria ahead of U.N. vote; free army on roll with operations

As the Syrian forces killed about 336 civilians, the rebel Free Syrian Army (FSA) was on the roll with operations against the Assad regime. Read more ...

As the Syrian forces killed about 336 civilians, the rebel Free Syrian Army (FSA) was on the roll with operations against the Assad regime. Read more ...
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The number of civilians killed and injured in the Afghan conflict has risen for the fifth year in a row, a UN report reveals. Read more ...

The UN Security Council is expected to vote on Saturday on a resolution backing an Arab peace plan for Syria, amid fresh reports of mass killings in Homs. Read more ...
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