In Lebanon, Army have been deployed in the northern city of Tripoli today after a rally in support of anti-government protestors in Syria triggered deadly clashes between rival gunmen. Security sources said between seven people including a soldier were killed as street fighters attacked each other with assault rifles and grenades. At least 48 people were wounded. In a statement, the army said it had returned the situation to normal and was enforcing a ban on residents carrying guns. The clashes broke out between supporters and opponents of Syrian government during a rally to show support for a three-month-old Syrian revolt. Meanwhile reports from Syria quoting an activist say that army tanks today entered a village bordering Turkey, where 10,000 Syrians have sought refuge. US secretary of State Hillary Clinton has urged a transition to democracy in Syria. In a commentary in the Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, she said that the government's crackdown would not quell the momentum for change. Britain has urged its nationals to leave Syria now by commercial means, warning that its embassy in Damascus is unlikely to be able to help them in the event of a further deterioration.