Government continues to crack down on protesters in Syria

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Syria continued its violent crackdown on protesters this week and increased its escalation using navy vessels to go after the port city of Latakia on Sunday.  At least 25 people are reportedly killed including three children, according to our partner The New York Times. Joining us is  Anthony Shadid, Beirut bureau  chief  for The New York Times, whose been covering this story.  

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