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Syria denies facing 'civil war'

The Syrian Foreign Ministry, in a statement in the wake of recent claims by UN officials about "civil war" like situation in the country, said "any talk about a civil war in Syria doesn't reflect the reality".

UN rights forum to condemn Syria for fourth time

The 47-member forum, which has moral authority but no legal force, looked set to back a resolution condemning Syria's "continued widespread and systematic violations," diplomats said.

Three protesters killed in Damascus: Activists

There was no comment from Syrian authorities, who tightly restrict media access to the country.