At Least 23 People Killed Nationwide in Syrian Offensive | Tanks attack city of Homs, state media claims clash with ‘insurgents’

11 Killed in Syrian City of Homs | Four state workers among the slain

At Least 17 Killed in Syria Protest Crackdown | Clashes reported at hospitals as medical workers accused of abuse

Conflicting Stories About Syrian Attorney General’s ‘Defection’ | Govt claims top Hama figure was kidnapped

At Least Seven Killed as Syrians Protest Nationwide | Massive rallies reported as Ramadan comes to an end

Syrian Opposition Groups Announce ‘Transitional Council’ | More than half of council are exiles

Defections within the Syrian army are increasing, as more and more soldiers refuse to fire on civilian protesters. A statement published on the internet by the Free Officers, a group that says it represents defectors, said "large defections" occurred in the Damascus...