UNITED NATIONS: The UN envoy for Syria voiced alarm Friday (Mar 7) at reports of clashes and killings in coastal areas between Syrian caretaker authority forces and elements loyal to toppled president Bashar al-Assad's regime. "While the situation remains fluid and we are still determining the precise facts, there is clearly an immediate need for restraint from all parties," Geir Pedersen said in a statement. He also called for "full respect for the protection of civilians in accordance with