Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon "strongly condemns" the mounting death toll, says Syrian violence "unacceptable before humanity," erodes the legitimacy of Damascus government.

Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt all tried mediating Fatah and Hamas in previous efforts.

State Dep't announces its embassy has suspended all operations, Hague recalls ambassador to Syria.

Defense officials say Russian FM is expected to tell Assad diplomatic support from Russia won't last.

Syria Muslim Brotherhood accuses Tehran of providing weapons to Assad regime, likens Syrian government to Nazis, AFP reports.

State Dep't announces its embassy has suspended all operations, Hague recalls ambassador to Syria.

Talks aim to solve budget impasse amid debt crisis; freeze of $150 million in US aid hits economy hard; unions, employers balk at austerity.

Elarabi slams use of heavy weapons against civilians hours after dozens are killed in shelling of Homs, says escalation is taking the crisis in "a serious direction."

Mashaal says Fatah, Hamas "are serious" about ending division between the two rival factions.

Qatari proposal would see the PA president serve as prime minister until elections are held in the W. Bank and Gaza Strip.

Witnesses say Assad troops using rocket launchers, military helicopters against city; explosion rocks oil pipeline.

Progress achieved during talks between PA President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal in Doha, Qatar.

Hezbollah is prepared to attack should Western powers "interfere" in Syrian affairs, Lebanese official says.

Nineteen Americans on list of those facing charges; US State Department "deeply concerned" by the Egyptian move.

Palestinian leaders discuss implementation of reconciliation agreement with Qatari emir, prime minister.

Former Syrian general tells 'Sunday Telegraph' that regime's troops demoralized, blames Iran for "straining region to limits."

Netanyahu: In this region the only thing ensuring Israel's survival, security and prosperity is our strength.

Iranian FM Salehi says western pressure on Damascus part of Syria "paying the price of its resistance” to Israel.

Vice premier believes Syrian leader's ouster could weaken Iranian influence in region, does not envision Islamist take-over if Assad falls, says open Israeli support of opposition forces would be harmful.

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