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Top U.S. Official Meets With Rebels Inside Syria
May 9, 2013 Ambassador Robert Ford, the State Department's point man on Syrian policy, met with the head of the Aleppo military council on Wednesday. Syrian rebels thanked him for the delivery of some 65,000 MREs. Both the visit and the shipment appear to be a sign of support for Gen. Salim Idriss, the rebels' commander.
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Minaret Of Iconic Syrian Mosque Destroyed In Fighting
April 24, 2013 The Syrian government and rebels blamed each other for the destruction of the minaret of the 11th century Umayyad Mosque in the ancient city of Aleppo. One archaeologist described the damage as "a disaster."
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In Ancient Aleppo, Plotting The Future
March 10, 2013 In a rare test of democracy, a soft-spoken, 31-year-old aid worker won a seat on the Aleppo provincial council in a vote held on March 3 in neighboring Turkey. Abdul Rahman Kahir won top votes for his work organizing aid distributions in the Syrian city.
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Syrian Opposition Group Boycotts International Meetings
February 23, 2013 The Syrian National Coalition says it won't attend meetings in Moscow, D.C., and Rome in protest of the continued violence. The announcement comes as fighting in Aleppo intensifies.
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More Than 80 Killed In Blasts At Syrian University
January 15, 2013 The blasts occurred inside a university campus in Aleppo, Syria's largest city. The government and opposition blamed each other for the explosions that wounded more than 150.
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Turkey Fires On Northern Syria In Response To Rocket Attack
October 3, 2012 The city is divided after months of fighting. In the latest attack, dozens were killed in suicide bombings that appear to be the work of rebels.
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Syrian Documentary Producer Orwa Nyrabia Is Freed; Was Arrested Two Weeks Ago
September 12, 2012 A Syrian documentary film producer whose arrest two weeks ago prompted concerns for his safety and a letter of support from the Toronto International Film Festival is now free, according to reports. Orwa Nyrabia disappeared after heading to the airport in Damascus on Aug. 23.
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A Bombing In Syria Wipes Out A Family, But A Baby Survives
September 6, 2012 One-year-old Hassan was discovered in the rubble of an apartment building in Aleppo, Syria, giving his rescuers a moment of hope on a sad day. His parents and other family members were killed by the helicopter strike.
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Assad Names New Prime Minister; Fighting Continues In Aleppo
August 9, 2012 There are conflicting reports about whether the regime has retaken territory in the key city. Meanwhile, a prime minister has been named to replace the one who defected earlier this week.
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Syrian Conflict: Refugees Race To Neighboring Nations
July 30, 2012 Jordan is preparing to shelter tens, if not hundreds, of thousands. In Iraq, Syrians who thought they would be welcomed are finding themselves locked up and prevented from visiting relatives.
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Fighter Jets Screech Above Aleppo, Syria's Largest City
July 24, 2012 Syrian fighter jets take to the skies above Aleppo, as rebels claim they've made advances. Rebels also allege Syria moved its chemical weapons to its borders while Syria insists it never admitted owning chemical weapons in the first place.
