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BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad shot dead four protesters after Friday prayers, activists reported, while the government said an army officer also died as violence marred a ceasefire brokered by international peace envoy Kofi Annan. At the United Nations, Russia criticized a U.S.-drafted resolution authorizing an advance team to monitor the fragile ceasefire which aims to end 13 months of bloodshed during the uprising against Assad, an ally of Moscow. However, Western missions said the Security Council would vote on the resolution later on Friday. ...More...