The United States has closed its embassy in Syria due to the recent upsurge in violence.<br /><br />All staff have been pulled out of the country including the US ambassador. The diplomatic team are to continue working from Washington.<br /><br />The US had warned Damascus it would close the embassy, but the Syrians refused its requests aimed at improving security. <br /><br />...<br />http://www.euronews.net/
