Syrian Troops Expand Crackdown on Protest While 30 Die in Fight
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Syrian troops expanded their crackdown yesterday against protesters seeking to oust President Bashar al-Assad, and more than 30 people died in a fight between pro- and anti-government activists.
Tanks rolled into the central city of Homs and the town of Zabadani near the border with Lebanon, Al Arabiya television reported, citing unidentified activists. Troops opened fire at civilians in the city of Deir Ezzor, injuring 10, Al Jazeera television reported, citing activists.