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Syrian tanks enter coastal town in new crackdown

World Syrian tanks rolled into a Mediterranean coastal town on Saturday in an escalating crackdown by President Bashar Assad, a day after clashes with anti-government protesters left at least 30 dead nationwide, activists and an eyewitness said. full story
Saudi official backs arms for Syrian rebels

World The Saudi foreign minister says arming the rebels fighting the brutal regime of President Bashar Assad is "an excellent idea." full story
Syrian army defectors kill 8 soldiers

World A Syrian activist group says army defectors have killed at least eight soldiers and security forces in an attack on an army checkpoint in Hama province. full story