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Syria bloodshe is outrageous says Obama
US president repeats call for Bashar al-Assad to step down, as government troops seal off roads to the south of HomsPresident Obama has accused Syrian government forces of responsibility for “outrageous” bloodshed and called again for Bashar al-Assad to step down, as troops sealed off a rebel stronghold in the city of Homs and launched a bombardment using tanks, helicopters and artillery. Speaking after a White House meeting with the Italian prime minister, Mario Monti, Obama said: “We both have a great interest in ending the outrageous bloodshed that we’ve seen and see a transition from the current government that has been assaulting its people.
published date:Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:18:03 GMT