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6 dead in new clashes in southern Syria city AP Photo/Hussein Malla
A Syrian municipality worker sprays water at a burnt car that was set on fire by Syrian anti-government protesters, in the southern city of Daraa, Syria, Monday March 21, 2011. Associated Press Writer
DARAA, Syria – New violence in a restive southern Syrian city killed as many as six people early Wednesday, making it the deadliest single day since anti-government protests inspired by uprisings across the Arab world reached this country last week, an activist said. The activist told The Associated Press that six people died in Daraa when security forces launched an attack near the al-Omari Mosque, where anti-government demon-
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strators have taken shelter. He said a paramedic was among the dead. The activist spoke on condition of anonymity, fearing reprisals. The weeklong standoff and vio-
lence in Daraa is remarkable in a country like Syria, where security is tightly controlled and state allegiance is expected. So far, the protests have been confined to Daraa and a few surrounding areas — as well as small protests in the capital — but that could rapidly change, particularly if the violence continues. Groups on social networking sites have called for massive demonstrations across the country Friday, dubbed “Dignity Friday.”
Syria’s state-run TV reported that four people died when “an armed gang” attacked an ambulance in Daraa. The dead included a doctor, a paramedic, a driver and a policeman, the TV said. It showed footage of guns, AK47s, hand grenades and other ammunition as well as stashes of Syrian money which it said was seized from inside al-Omari mosque. Continued on page 6
Portugal government may collapse before EU summit Reuters
LISBON - Portugal’s parliament is expected to reject government austerity measures on Wednesday, setting the stage for the possible collapse of the minority Socialist administration a day before a European summit. Prime Minister Jose Socrates has said he will resign if the plan is defeated. He has said its rejection would force the debt-laden country to follow Greece and Ireland and seek an international bailout, which he opposes.
All opposition parties have proposed resolutions calling for the rejection of the measures, which reduce pensions and state spending. The main opposition Social Democrats, who have previously backed austerity, have begun talking about a snap election. “If all these positions that now seem irreversible are confirmed, then yes (the government will step down),” Francisco Assis, Socialist bench leader in parliament, told reporters after a late-night party meeting. Continued on page 6
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Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates, right, listens to Pedro Passos Coelho, leader of the main opposition party the center-right Social Democratic Party, PSD, as they meet Monday March 21, 2011.