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Feedback At 5:00: Civil War in Syria

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Intense gunfire is being heard all across Syria.

 Those trapped in the violence say it is the worst fighting since the uprising against Syria's president 17-months ago. 

The Red Cross has formally classified the conflict as a civil war, which opens the door for war crime charges.

 UN envoy Kofi Annan has been trying to broker a cease fire and begin peace talks but both sides have basically ignored him.

The U.S. is calling on al-Assad to step down, but has stopped short of giving military aid to rebels.

 Now that the region is officially in a civil war, what role do you think the international community should play? It's tonight's "Feedback at 5:00."