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March 5, 2013

Syrian Rebels Capture Raqqa; 40 Soldiers Killed in Iraq Ambush 
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In news from Syria, rebels appear to have captured the northeastern city
of Raqqa, ousting the forces of President Bashar al-Assad. Raqqa is the
first provincial capital seized by Syria's rebels in their fight against
Assad. Meanwhile in neighboring Iraq, at least 40 Syrian soldiers and
government workers were killed on Monday in an ambush by armed
attackers. The victims were in the process of returning home to Syria
after fleeing a rebel attack last week.

 

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