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- VOA Technology Editor Doug Bernard talks about word that the Syrian government is releasing bugs – viruses, mal-ware – getting all kinds of user information – as a way of surveillance of the opposition.
- Syrian government forces continue their heavy shelling of the flashpoint cities of Homs and Deir el-Zor, amid reports of more intense fighting in the region of Latakia.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says an “axis of evil” is behind the atrocities in Syria.

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  • Edgarbrad2

    I think its a whole lot of mixed feelings both from gov’t that wants to enrich its brutality to the civilians in a quest to remain in power and also the opposition that is largely supported by the Arab spring and also trained and provided for with weapons by the Western powers and both parties are ready to fight for what rightfully belongs to them and I think its wrong b’se gov’t declaring war on its on people is absolutely out of question but also external interference has accelerated the violence

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