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Syrian Rebels Seize Border Outposts

Thousands flee fighting in Damascus

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 19, 2012 11:29 PM CDT | Updated Jul 20, 2012 5:40 AM CDT

(Newser) – Syrian rebels seized control of all four of the country's border crossings with Iraq and two with Turkey yesterday as the military concentrated on the battle for Damascus. The rebels also claimed to have gained control of part of the capital, although government forces...   Read full story »

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