 The Guardian | Syria: Annan calls for talks with Assad - live updates The Guardian 9.36am: AP has a bit more detail on the Human Right Council's vote condemning "widespread and systematic violations" in Syria. Cuba was the other country to vote against. It reminds us: The Geneva-based council's vote carries no legal weight but ... Syria activists: Rebel-held district cut off Rebels Resisting Onslaught in Syrian City, Activists Say Syria crisis: Forces tighten grip on Baba Amr in Homs |
 BBC News | Syria crisis: Forces tighten grip on Baba Amr in Homs BBC News Syrian forces have tightened their stranglehold on the city of Homs, a day after launching a ground assault on the rebellious Baba Amr district. Communication with the area has been largely cut off, and people are struggling to get in or out. Opposition: 'No news from Baba Amr' following assault by Syrian forces Syria Threatens Assault on Homs Syria Threatens to 'Cleanse' Rebel Area |
 BBC News | Syria Threatens Assault on Homs Wall Street Journal By JOE LAURIA UNITED NATIONSâ€"Syrian troops massed around a rebel-held neighborhood of Homs on Wednesday, raising fears that the government was preparing an all-out ground assault there, as Damascus thwarted efforts by the UN's top humanitarian official ... Syria Threatens to 'Cleanse' Rebel Area Syrian forces launch ground assault against rebel bastion in Homs Syrian Forces Tighten Grip in Rebel City Under Siege |
