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News Wrap: Syrian Security Forces, Protesters Clash in...

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03/28/2011

PBS News Hour

News Wrap: Syrian Security Forces, Protesters Clash in...

Clip: 3/28/2011 | 3m 15s

A synopsis of the day's other top news stories.

In other news Monday, security forces in Syria confronted protesters and used tear gas to disperse crowds. About 4,000 people demonstrated in Daraa, where protests began a week ago. In Yemen, an explosion at a weapons factory killed at least 78 people.

03/28/2011

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