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Syria rejects U.N. estimate of 5,000 dead

Syria's ambassador to the United Nations rejected the world body's estimate that 5,000 people have died in an uprising against the government, calling the allegation "incredible."

(CNN) New York - Ambassador Bashar Jaafari was responding to a briefing by U.N. Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay, who told the Security Council Monday the situation in Syria was "intolerable."

Violence continued Tuesday, opposition sources said.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said security forces had opened fire "indiscriminately" in the villages of Maarat Masreen and Kafr Bahmoul near Idlib, killing 11 and wounding many.

The opposition Local Coordinating Committees of Syria also said there had been heavy gunfire in Idlib and violence in other cities.

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Bowl Of Cool: The Best Summer Soups From Around The World

If you love soups in the winter, you can feel like you're missing out in the summer. But don't fear! Here's a roundup of the best soups from around the world for warm weather.

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Gazpacho soup

Emma Albright

A bowl of warm soup on cold winter days always seems like food for the soul. So for soup lovers out there, the arrival of summer may feel a little depressing.

But fear not! Cold soups are still a great option when the weather is warm. From light, refreshing soups to rich and creamy ones, here’s a list of cold soups around the world that will fulfill your winter cravings and help you cool off on a summer afternoon.

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