August 8, 2011 8:56 AM
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75 killed in govt crackdown against protestors in Syria
Opposition activists in Syria say that government forces have attacked civilians in Deir al-Zour and Sula, killing more than 75 people. They say, at least 50 people died when soldiers stormed Deir al-Zour, the largest city in the east and a scene of frequent protests. Scores of tanks and armored veh...