The Syrian government has suffered its highest ranking defection since the uprising against President Bashar Assad began a year ago.<br /><br />Deputy Oil Minister Abdo Hussameldin quit his post, saying he could not go on "serving the crimes of this regime".<br /><br />A UN team lead by humanitarian chief Valerie Amos visited the Baba Amr district of Homs yesterday.<br />...<br />http://www.euronews.net/
