Clinton deplores Syrian escalation, welcomes Tunis talks
By Lachlan Carmichael (AFP) – 3 hours ago
WASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday lashed out at an escalating Syrian military crackdown as she welcomed a fresh chance to put international pressure on Damascus at talks soon in Tunis.
Clinton also said at a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu that Washington would work with Ankara to tackle Syria's humanitarian problems, and obtain the entry of emergency supplies.
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