Fighting erupts in Damascus
A heavy firefight has broken out between Free Syrian Army rebels and government forces in the Al-Mezze district of Damascus, Syria, Reuters has reported.
Defected Syrian soldier issued orders by Assad regime to 'kill people'
A Syrian soldier has told ITV News that he defected from the army after being issued orders from President Assad to "kill people demonstrating against the regime". His identity has been protected for safety purposes.
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