U.N. urges world to protect civilians in Syria (Reuters)

Reuters - Syrian forces shot dead at least six people protesting against President Bashar al-Assad on Friday, activists said, and the United Nations called for international protection for civilians from a crackdown it said could lead to civil war.

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