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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Residents gather during the funeral of Hussein Omish, whom protesters say was killed by forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, in Jubar outside Damascus, Syria, June 18, 2012.
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Demonstrators hold opposition flags during a protest against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Kfr Suseh, Damascus, Syria. June 18, 2012