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Syria death toll tops 160 on Monday as foreign minister blames violence on rebels, foreign support

At least 164 people were killed across Syria on Monday, as Syria's foreign minister appeared to sidestep any regime culpability for ongoing violence.

Russia warns NATO not to interfere in Syria

Moscow told NATO to stay out of Syria, as tensions flare with neighboring Turkey.

Iran, Turkey back call for Syria ceasefire from UN-Arab League envoy

Agreement between countries supporting opposing sides of the conflict comes as violence in Syria enters its nineteenth month amid increasing bloodshed.

PlanetPic: Fighting in Syria damages historic market, ancient ruins

Syrians inspect damages in the old city of Aleppo after the area was shelled by Syrian regime forces on September 30, 2012. Forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad shelled rebel-held areas across Syria as fierce clashes were reported in Aleppo where a fire tore through a medieval souk.

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