Crackdown Doesn't Let Up, Say Activists

Anti-government protesters say Syrian troops are continuing their attacks even after promises of reforms made by President Bashar Assad, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Clashes between pro- and anti-Assad activists took place Tuesday in at least seven cities, including Hama, Homs and Latakia, said activists.

Three people were killed in Homs, said residents cited by Reuters.

Meanwhile, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallam said Wednesday his government rejected meddling. His...