Syrian army enters key city after deadly shooting

Syrian soldiers on army trucks and jeeps entered the key port city of Banias on Monday, a day after a shootout in which at least four anti-government protesters were killed and dozens of others were wounded, witnesses said.

An eyewitness said the military entered the Mediterranean city in the morning hours, taking up positions around key buildings and intersections. The witness, speaking on the phone from Banias, said the city, including schools and shops were shuttered amid anticipation of more clashes, and only a few pharmacies and bakeries remained open. (AP)