underussia is under strong western pressure, but there's no sign of them budging. >> there are elements of black male. they say if you don't agree to resolution chapter 7 of the un charter, they will not extend the observer mission. i believe this is a dangerous approach. using a monitor is asked a pawn is not acceptable. they are there to provide an objective assessment of what is happening on the ground. >> as diplomacy goes in circles, cities are being reduced to rubble. despite draconian action by regimes forces, defiance continues in many areas like in the suburbs of damascus. popular support for the revolt is still there. rebel fighters are becoming more effective. however hard the regime tries, this crisis is not going away. bbc news, beirut. >> police in pakistan have exchanged gunfire with gunman who attacked an office of the security forces intelligence agency. the attackers took several hostages and killed at least one officer. the pakistani taliban have said they are responsible for the attacks that took place near the militant stronghold of north waziristan. u.s. secretary