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This is an archive article published on April 19, 2011

Thousands march in Syria,8 killed

Thousands demanded the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at the funeral of eight protesters killed overnight in the central city of Homs.

Thousands march in Syria,8 killed

AMMAN: Thousands demanded on Monday the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at the funeral of eight protesters killed overnight in the central city of Homs,in escalating unrest despite a promise to lift emergency law. Activists said the eight were killed late on Sunday during protests against the death in custody of a tribal leader. “From alleyway to alleyway,from house to house,we want to overthrow you,Bashar,” mourners chanted,according to a witness.

Saleh defectors set up party

SANAA: Several top figures who defected from the embattled Yemeni president’s camp set up their own opposition party Monday in another blow to the long-time ruler who has clung to power despite near-daily protests demanding his ouster and defections by key allies. Meanwhile,police in a southern port town fired tear gas and live ammunition at thousands of protesters calling for President Ali Abdullah Saleh to step down,injuring 88 people.

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