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Syria unrest: '1,700 people have reportedly died

Syrian warships have joined a military assault on protesters in the northern port city of Latakia, activists say. At least 19 people have been killed in the operation, according to activists and human rights groups. Explosions and gunfire have been reported in several districts of the city which have seen large protests against the Syrian government. More than 1,700 people have reportedly died in the six-month uprising against the rule of President Bashar al-Assad. The operation began on Saturday with armoured vehicles and troops moving in. 'Residents flee' Some 20 tanks and personnel carriers were said to be taking part in the Latakia assault along with at least two gunboats. One witness told Reuters news agency by telephone: "I can see the silhouettes of two grey [naval] vessels. They are firing their guns and the impact is landing on al-Ramleh, al-Filistini and al-Shaab neighbourhoods."A report on state television denied there had been any naval shelling. Activi...

Norway,Oslo;Several shot dead in Oslo bomb kills

A government spokeswoman in Norway says the country's prime minister is safe, OSLO - Several people have been killed after a shooting at a Labor party youth camp outside Oslo, In Oslo, a massive bomb shattered Norway's main government building several hours earlier, killing two people, police said. One person arrested in camp shooting Norway's PM, whose office is in targeted building, is reported to be safe; at least 15 injured in suspected car bomb; no claims of responsibility. Well it’s quite shocking, it seems unreal that places here would be targeted by bombs. Apparently the prime minister is in safety and unharmed according to media reports here. The areas that have been hit, such as the government HQ looks like an urban warzone, glass lies scattered all over the streets and a building is on fire, from what I can see on the television.