Dozens Killed as UN Set to Discuss Syria Resolution -- Voice of America
The violence in Syria continued Friday, bringing to more than 50 the number of people killed there over the past two days. This, as a U.N. resolution to curb the bloodshed appeared to be stalled.
More than 20 people were killed in attacks throughout the country - including six members of the security forces in the northwestern city of Idlib. Syrian activist Rami Abdul-Raham said they were killed by a car bomb at a security checkpoint. Government forces were also reported to have carried out a raid in the flashpoint city of Homs.
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