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Hague: UN council has failed Syrians

William Hague chaired a UN debate on the Middle East in New York today, giving a rousing speech on the UN's success, failings, and potential to do more in Syria. Marc Perry follows the conference, and public reactions, using social media.
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Syrian official defects

Ba'ath party minister Abdo Husameddin resigned from the autocratic Syrian regime this morning, calling Assad's regime "a sinking ship." Mark Wilson examines his video statement prior to Kofi Annan's arrival in Damascus on Friday.
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