- Scores killed as Syrian forces seek to crush Alawite insurgency Reuters
- More Than 140 Killed in Clashes Between Syrian Forces and Assad Loyalists The New York Times
- Worst violence in Syria since Assad fall as dozens killed in clashes BBC.com
- Syrian Forces Battle Insurgents in Serious Test for New Government The Wall Street Journal
- Clashes in Syria between government forces and Assad loyalists kill more than 200 The Associated Press