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Syrian Security Forces Kill 37 People In Homs | Syrian activists report that security forces killed 37 people today in one of the worst acts of violence since the revolt against President Bashar al-Assad began ten months ago. The attack came as people in Homs mourned the death of 14 family members they say were killed by militiamen. The U.N. Security Council is meeting later today in advance of a possible vote next week on a draft resolution calling on Bashar al-Assad to transfer power to his deputy and form a national unity government.

Demonstrators protest against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad after Friday prayers in Deir Balaba near Homs January 27, 2012. REUTERS/Handout