Syrians continue to protest as unrest spreads to Damascus  At
least 42 people killed, many in Deraa UN approves inquiry into
government violence A protestor burns a portrait of Syrian
president A protester burns a portrait of Syrian president
Bashar al-Assad during a demonstration. Photograph: Bulent
Kilic/AFP/Getty Images   At least 42 people were killed, most of
them in the opposition stronghold of Deraa, where villagers
tried to break through the security cordon to relieve its
besieged population.  Further deaths were reported in Latakia
and Homs after the security forces opened fire on demonstrators.
There was news of protests in 50 towns and villages including
Hama, Aleppo, the coastal cities of Latakia and Banias, Deir
Ezzor in the east, and Qamishli in the north-east. Unrest was
also reported on the Syria-Jordan border, which is straddled by
the Haurani tribes.  Despite the government crackdown, the
demonstrations, many starting as Friday worshippers left
mosques, appeared to be at least as big as last