Activists: Syrian forces kill 6 protesters

Syrian forces shot dead at least six protesters on Friday during several demonstrations against President Bashar Assad, activists said.

The shootings occurred near Aleppo, Syria's second city, and in the suburbs of Damascus, they said, adding that at least 20,000 Kurds marched in the city of Qamishli near Turkey in honor of Meshaal Tammo, a Kurdish leader who was killed earlier this month. (Reuters)