Tunisia expels Syrian ambassador over Homs deaths

[February 04, 2012]  TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) -- A Tunisian official says the country has decided to expel Syria's ambassador in response to the "bloody massacre" in Homs.

A source in the presidential office says Tunisia no longer recognizes the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday, in line with government policy.

[Associated Press; By BOUAZZA BEN BOUAZZA]

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