Syrian Forces Fire on Funeral Procession

BEIRUT—Syrian government forces opened fire on a crowd in Damascus marching to mourn three protesters killed in the area a day earlier, in what appeared to be the largest demonstrations yet near the heart of Syria's capital.

The violence in Damascus, a relatively safe haven from the civil conflict roiling much of the rest of Syria, came as activists said protests were growing again despite a military siege on several cities.

One person was killed in the Damascus march on Saturday, according to activists. The funeral procession penetrated the residential area of Mezze, a district housing several government offices and perched under the hilltop presidential palace.        Read More