Ron Burgundy Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian rebels clashed with forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad near Damascus airport on Tuesday, battling for the capital's outskirts after 20 months of conflict which the United Nations said has driven half a million people from the country. Fighting near the airport, 20 km (12 miles) south-east of Damascus city center, is part of a broader confrontation between Assad's forces and rebels who hold a near continuous arc of territory from the east to the southwest of Assad's power base. ... View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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