Syria prayers to test Assad's pledge over crackdown
2011/08/19 04:36:50 @Reuters: World News
AMMAN, Aug 19 - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's pledge to the world that he has halted his crackdown on a five-month uprising will be tested on Friday when protesters are expected to call for his downfall, backed for the first time by the United States and Europe. [ VIEW FULL COVERAGE @Reuters: World News ]