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Germany expels Syrian embassy staff

Germany expelled four Syrian embassy employees on Monday, according to the country's foreign minister, as ties between Berlin and Damascus continued to deteriorate.

Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said it was a “clear sign that we are reducing relations with the Assad regime to an absolute minimum.”

"We are counting on the [opposition] national coalition growing more stable and developing as soon as possible functioning institutions for the political transition," he added.

Read more: Germany expels Syrian embassy staff | News | DW.DE | 10.12.2012

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