Protests leave several dead in Syria

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Protesters in Syria are demanding an end the authoritarian rule of President Bashar Assad. Sunday, clashes between security forces and demonstrators in the city of Homs left at least seven people dead. Monday, thousands attended the funerals of some of the victims. Walid Saffour is the president of the Syrian Human Rights Committee, based in London. (Photo: Shamsnn/Flickr) Download MP3

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