Syria says it is ready to act on a U.N. appeal to evacuate civilians from Homs, which government forces have bombarded since early June.
Syria Says Ready to Evacuate Homs Civilians

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This image made from amateur video released by Shaam News Network purports to show smoke rising from buildings in Homs, Syria, June 18, 2012.

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Fire burns after shelling at the Al Qussoor area in Homs, Syria, June 18, 2012.

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This image made from amateur video purports to show smoke rising from buildings in Homs, Syria. Syrian forces renewed shelling of the central city of Homs on Monday, one day after the head of the U.N. observers' mission demanded that warring parties allow

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Residents flee their homes after shelling in Houla near Homs, Syria, June 18, 2012.