Syrian forces shell Homs

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Black smoke billows over the Syrian city of Homs. Video uploaded to a social media website purportedly shows Homs being bombarded by government forces. Reuters cannot independently verify the footage. Authorities are attempting to subdue a year-long uprising. But residents say the shelling is killing civilians and rebels indiscriminately. On Monday, Turkey closed its embassy, following the example of many Arab and Western states. Once a close ally of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, it joins a growing number of major powers calling for him to step down. Jessica Gray, Reuters