People queue to cast their votes in the presidential election near portraits of the candidates, including Syria's President Assad, at Dama Rose hotel in Damascus
People queue to cast their votes in the presidential election near portraits of the candidates, including Syria's President Bashar al-Assad (C), at Dama Rose hotel in Damascus, June 3, 2014. Syrians began voting on Tuesday in an election expected to deliver an overwhelming victory to Assad in the midst of a civil war that has fractured the country and killed more than 160,000 people. REUTERS/Omar Sanadiki (SYRIA - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST ELECTIONS CONFLICT)
Man casts his vote as others wait for their turn at the Dama Rose hotel during the presidential election in Damascus
A man casts his vote as others wait for their turn at the Dama Rose hotel during the presidential election in Damascus, June 3, 2014. Syrians began voting on Tuesday in an election expected to deliver an overwhelming victory to President Bashar al-Assad in the midst of a civil war that has fractured the country and killed more than 160,000 people. REUTERS/Omar Sanadiki (SYRIA - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST ELECTIONS CONFLICT)
Man casts his vote as others wait for their turn at the Dama Rose hotel during the presidential election in Damascus
A man casts his vote as others wait for their turn at the Dama Rose hotel during the presidential election in Damascus, June 3, 2014. Syrians began voting on Tuesday in an election expected to deliver an overwhelming victory to President Bashar al-Assad in the midst of a civil war that has fractured the country and killed more than 160,000 people. REUTERS/Omar Sanadiki (SYRIA - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST ELECTIONS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Members of Clowns Without Borders entertain Syrian refugee children in Jab Janine, West Bekaa
Members of Clowns Without Borders entertain Syrian refugee children in Jab Janine, West Bekaa June 2, 2014. Clowns Without Borders is an international non-profit organisation that uses laughter to relieve suffering among children in refugee camps, conflict zones and natural disaster areas. REUTERS/Sharif Karim (LEBANON - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY IMMIGRATION)
Members of Clowns Without Borders entertain Syrian refugee children in Jab Janine, West Bekaa
Members of Clowns Without Borders entertain Syrian refugee children in Jab Janine, West Bekaa June 2, 2014. Clowns Without Borders is an international non-profit organisation that uses laughter to relieve suffering among children in refugee camps, conflict zones and natural disaster areas. REUTERS/Sharif Karim (LEBANON - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY IMMIGRATION)
Clay, one of the members of Clowns Without Borders, entertains Syrian refugee children in Jab Janine, West Bekaa
Clay, one of the members of Clowns Without Borders, entertains Syrian refugee children in Jab Janine, West Bekaa June 2, 2014. Clowns Without Borders is an international non-profit organisation that uses laughter to relieve suffering among children in refugee camps, conflict zones and natural disaster areas. Clay, along with three other clowns - another American, a Chilean and Lebanese - juggled, played instruments and acted like buffoons for the children who first appeared withdrawn but started to cheer and clap as the performance unfolded. REUTERS/Sharif Karim (LEBANON - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY IMMIGRATION)
Clay, one of the members of Clowns Without Borders, entertain Syrian refugee children in Jab Janine, West Bekaa
Clay, one of the members of Clowns Without Borders, entertain Syrian refugee children in Jab Janine, West Bekaa June 2, 2014. Clowns Without Borders is an international non-profit organisation that uses laughter to relieve suffering among children in refugee camps, conflict zones and natural disaster areas. Clay, along with three other clowns - another American, a Chilean and Lebanese - juggled, played instruments and acted like buffoons for the children who first appeared withdrawn but started to cheer and clap as the performance unfolded. REUTERS/Sharif Karim (LEBANON - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY IMMIGRATION)
Members of Clowns Without Borders entertain Syrian refugee children in Jab Janine, West Bekaa
Members of Clowns Without Borders entertain Syrian refugee children in Jab Janine, West Bekaa June 2, 2014. Clowns Without Borders is an international non-profit organisation that uses laughter to relieve suffering among children in refugee camps, conflict zones and natural disaster areas. REUTERS/Sharif Karim (LEBANON - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY IMMIGRATION)
Members of Clowns Without Borders entertain Syrian refugee children in Jab Janine, West Bekaa
Members of Clowns Without Borders entertain Syrian refugee children in Jab Janine, West Bekaa June 2, 2014. Clowns Without Borders is an international non-profit organisation that uses laughter to relieve suffering among children in refugee camps, conflict zones and natural disaster areas. REUTERS/Sharif Karim (LEBANON - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY IMMIGRATION TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Members of Clowns Without Borders entertain Syrian refugee children in Jab Janine, West Bekaa
Members of Clowns Without Borders entertain Syrian refugee children in Jab Janine, West Bekaa June 2, 2014. Clowns Without Borders is an international non-profit organisation that uses laughter to relieve suffering among children in refugee camps, conflict zones and natural disaster areas. REUTERS/Sharif Karim (LEBANON - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY IMMIGRATION)