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Russia to oppose any moves to arm Syrian opposition:

The international community's "response to events" in Damascus will move from supporting the people's uprising and condemning the oppression of the regime by waving the stick of economic and financial sanctions - to arming the Syrian opposition, similar to what was done in Libya. Ref. Source 1

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Syria is heading for full-blown civil war, top UN official warns:

Ten people have died in the latest clashes as protesters urge more people to defect from the Syrian security forces Ref. Source 7

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Assad forces fight deserters across Syria; 3rd day of offensive on Homs' old districts:

Syrian troops fought army deserters near a southern town overnight following the killing of at least three protesters demonstrating against the arrest of a popular cleric, residents and activists said on Wednesday. Ref. Source 3

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Syrians rally in support of Assad govt.:

Tens of thousands of people on Thursday took to the streets of Tartous, northwest of Damascus, chanting slogans in support of the government and holding pictures of President Assad. Ref. Source 9

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Arab League finance ministers recommended Saturday that sanctions be levied against Syria for its part in ongoing violence within its borders, a senior Arab League official told CNN. Arab League foreign ministers will meet at 11 a.m. Sunday (4 a.m. Sunday ET) to consider the proposal.

Syria failed to respond to a Friday deadline to allow Arab League observers to monitor the government's response to civil unrest.

The 22-country Arab League suspended Syria from its membership this month after President Bashar al-Assad's regime ignored demands to end its crackdown on citizens.

Al-Assad has resisted mounting calls for his resignation in recent weeks. He says his government is battling armed terrorist groups.

The United Nations says more than 3,500 people have died in the course of an eight-month government crackdown on protests. Ref. CNN

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Syria signs deal to let in Arab monitors:

Syria agreed on Monday to let Arab League observers into the country to monitor implementation of a deal it agreed last month to pull troops from protest-hit towns, free political prisoners and start talking to dissidents. Ref. Source 6

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Activists: At least 100 killed in Syrian town

The Syrian conflict, which began with peaceful protests in March, has become increasingly militarized in recent weeks, with clashes nearly every day between troops and army defectors who have joined the movement against Mr. Assad. Idlib province has witnessed some of the most intense clashes. Ref. Source 6

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Hundreds of Thousands of Syrians Protest; Activists Say at Least 19 Killed

Syria is seeing its largest protests in months. Activists say hundreds of thousands have poured into the streets across the country today, shouting for the downfall of Bashar Assad's regime. Ref. Source 2