Syria 'fires Scud missiles'
Syrian forces have reportedly fired Scud missiles at rebels in the north of the country. The US state department would not confirm the type but said missiles had been deployed.
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Syria fires 'Scud-type' missiles at insurgents
Syria's President Assad was this evening reported to be using a new weapon in the war on his own people.
Read the full storyReports: Syria fire 'at least six' scud missiles at rebels
The New York Times is reporting that Syrian forces loyal to President Assad have fired Scud missiles at insurgents.
The paper claims they were fired from the Damascus area at targets in north Syria.
The Daily Telegraph reports that at least six have been fired and that the first was launched on Monday.
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Casualties reported after car bomb in Damascus
There are reports of casualties after a car bomb hit the main gate of the Syrian interior ministry in Damascus.
Explosion in Damascus targets Interior Ministry
Syrian TV are reporting that an explosion in Damascus has hit the main gate of the Syrian Interior Ministry.
A resident has said she heard sirens and shooting after a "huge explosion".
World leaders 'responsible' if Assad uses chemical weapons
A Syrian opposition leader has warned that he will hold the international community - and in particular Russia - responsible if President Assad uses chemical weapons.
He was speaking at a meeting of the Friends of Syria in Marrakech, Morocco.
Hague: UK does not rule out any options in Syria conflict
The Foreign Secretary William Hague has warned that the UK does not rule out any options if it in the interests of saving Syrian lives.
He said that Syrian president Bashar al Assad should not doubt Britain's resolve to react if he decides to use chemical weapons.
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Hague: Friends of Syria meeting focusing on aid
Foreign Secretary William Hague has been tweeting his observations on the first session of the Friends of Syria meeting, which is taking place in Marrakech, Morocco.
Opposition appeals for medical aid for #Syria, saying need far outstrips supply #FriendsofSyria
From @WilliamJHague on Twitter:First round of talks in Morocco focuses on practical support and aid for Syrian people, and planning for day after Assad #FriendsofSyria
From @WilliamJHague on Twitter:Putin: Meddling in Syria's affairs 'unacceptable'
Russia's President Putin has said that foreign meddling in Syria's internal affairs in unacceptable.
France ready to arm Syrian opposition
France is ready to arm the Syria opposition and will monitor the situation on the coming months, French representatives have said at the Friends of Syria meeting in Marrakech.
Friends of Syria draft agreement to recognise Syrian oposition
A draft declaration by members of the Friends of Syria group has recognised the Syrian opposition coalition as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people.
It also warns that any use of chemical or biological weapons by the Syrian military will result in a "serious response".
The Friends of Syria are meeting in Marrakech, Morocco to discuss the ongoing conflict in Syria.