Syrian state TV has denied that Deputy President Farouq al Shara has defected to Jordan. <br /><br />An on-air statement from his office said the 73-year-old "never thought for a moment about leaving the country" as a 17-month old rebellion continues.<br /><br />The rejection came as UK-based activists claimed more than 130 people died across the country on Saturday.<br /><br />...<br />http://www.euronews.net/
