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Russia Calls for Talks as Battles in Syria Rage

Description:Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov calls on countries with influence over the Syrian opposition to press them to enter dialogue with Assad Under assault in Homs. Amateur video out of Syria appears to show a city under siege as Syrian forces continue military action in the rebellious city. Activists say as many as 100 civilians have been killed in the assault on Wednesday. Now Russia, which vetoed a UN security council resolution on Syria, is calling for dialogue. (2:45)

Source: Reuters

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