Syrian Armed Rebels Take Fight To Government Troops In Damascus -- The Guardian
Russia makes clear it would veto UN resolution calling for action against regime as fighting intensifies in the capital.
Syrian government troops backed by helicopter gunships fought armed rebels across Damascus on Tuesday in some of the fiercest fighting since the start of the uprising, as Russia made clear it would veto a new western-backed UN resolution calling for punitive action against the Assad regime.
Witnesses described explosions and shooting in several areas just a few miles from the centre of the capital, but there was no sign that the army was losing control in what observers described as "serious but still localised" clashes.
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More News On The Fighting In Damascus
Assad officials deny rebel 'Damascus volcano' push -- BBC
Syria Hardens Its Response to Rebels in Damascus Clashes -- New York Times
Clashes spread to new areas in Syrian capital -- Boston.com/AP
Syrian rebels launch campaign to 'liberate' Damascus -- The Telegraph
Syrian rebels start "liberate Damascus" operation -- Reuters
Syria uses helicopters to battle rebels in capital -- AP
Syrian rebels set sights on ‘liberating’ capital -- Daily Star
Syria conflict: Central Damascus hit by clashes -- BBC
Syrian crisis enters new phase with Damascus battles -- Xinhuanet
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