Syrian troops battle hundreds of renegade soldiers

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BEIRUT — Syrian troops fought intense battles Friday with hundreds of fellow soldiers who have turned their weapons against the government of President Bashar al-Assad, revealing the increasingly militarized nature of an uprising started months ago by peaceful protesters.

Across the country, tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets as they do each Friday, braving gunfire by government forces. At least 11 protesters were killed and scores wounded, human rights groups said.

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Peter Finn 01 Oct, 2011

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