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Syrian Army Strikes Damascus 'Burbs

Situation looks to be unraveling near the capital

By the Associated Press

Posted Jan 29, 2012 12:36 PM CST

(AP) – The Syrian military launched an offensive to regain control of suburbs on the eastern edge of Damascus today, storming neighborhoods and clashing with groups of army defectors in fierce fighting that sent residents fleeing and killed at least 12 people, activists said. Violence elsewhere in...   Read full story »

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