there appear to be positive times, the reports may be that the red cross are allowed in certain areas and certainly separate towns, there was a pause in fighting until last night and the army went in and began house-to-house raids. there are more people dying over the last week or so and appears to be no let up in that case right now. >> thank you so much, nick, reporting to us from beirut, lebanon this morning. >>> people in homs are desperate for food, water, and medical supplies. it's been difficult to make contact with them. but i was able to speak earlier today with an activist in homs. he described a scene of horror, especially in the areas of the city, the three neighborhoods that you just heard nic mention were under attack today. >> the shooting continuing again. today we have three persons have been killed by rockets. >> can you tell me, have you been able to get into any of those neighborhoods yourself and see? or has it been impossible to do that? >> actually, not possible to do anything. not possible to move from our houses. the snipers are everywhere. if you would move t