http://www.euronews.net/ In Syria, residents of Deraa report that government troops have launched a bombardment against rebels trying to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad.
It came a day after Assad promised a referendum on a new constitution and multi-party elections within three months.
The reported attack coincided with an article in an influential Chinese newspaper, claiming foreign meddling in Syria risked stirring up yet more bloodshed and instability in the region.