Syria steps up Homs bombardment
Syrian forces have intensified their attack on rebel-held areas of the besieged city of Homs, activists say.
Hundreds of shells were fired at the city in a two-hour period earlier, with reports that buildings were razed, 16 people killed and scores injured.
World and Arab leaders are set to meet in Tunisia on Friday to discuss Syria’s future. But Russia, a key ally of the regime, says it will not attend.
The Red Cross has called for a daily two-hour truce to allow in aid.
Thousands have died in Syria in an 11-month uprising against the government.
The Baba Amr area of Homs, where several hundred fighters loyal to the opposition are believed to be hiding, has been under siege for two weeks.
Parts of the city are said to be running out of food and water,
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