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Syrian rebels pressed their lightning advance on Saturday, saying they had seized most of the south, as government forces dug in to defend the key central city of Homs to try to save President Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule. CBC | World News
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Rebels close in on central city of Homs as aid groups sound alarm on Syria
Rebel forces pushed their offensive in Syria further south early Friday, closing in on the city of Homs, as humanitarian groups sounded the alarm on the escalating conditions for civilians trapped in the fighting. CBC | World News
Read More »Russia humiliated as ‘troops flee bases in Syria’ as rebels sweep across the country
Multiple Russian units are said to be surrounded, with hundreds of soldiers listed as missing. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Iran-backed militia fighters enter Syria to help government forces fight off rebels
Hundreds of fighters from Iran-backed Iraqi militias crossed into Syria overnight to help the government fight rebels who seized Aleppo last week, Syrian and Iraqi sources said on Monday, and Tehran pledged to aid the Damascus government. CBC | World News
Read More »Civilians flee Aleppo as Syrian military vows to retake city from rebels
Thousands of civilian cars were fleeing the Syrian city of Aleppo from the main Khanasir Athriya intersection out of the city hours after insurgents overran main neighbourhoods, according to residents. CBC | World News
Read More »Syrian authorities close Aleppo airport after rebels breach city in shock attack
Syrian authorities closed Aleppo airport as well as all roads leading into the city on Saturday, three military sources told Reuters, as rebels opposed to President Bashar al-Assad said they had reached the heart of Aleppo. CBC | World News
Read More »Syria rebels launch biggest attack in nearly 5 years, at least 27 civilians killed
Fighting in northwestern Syria over the last three days has killed 27 civilians, including eight children, a United Nations official said on Friday, in some of the worst violence in years between Syrian government forces and rebels. CBC | World News
Read More »Putin’s night of horror as Ukrainian drone blitz destroys airbase and rebels launch raid
The airfield was set ablaze after a devastating drone attack in the early hours of Saturday morning. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Hospital treating war victims in Sudan shuts down after rebels attack
On Sunday, rebels from the Rapid Support Forces (paramilitary Group stormed the South Hospital in the city of El Fasher, opened fire, looted drugs and medical equipment, and made off with an ambulance, says Doctors Without Borders. CBC | World News
Read More »Local elections LIVE: Rishi Sunak braced for major Tory losses as rebels circle
Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the local elections as results come in. Daily Express :: News Feed
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