Syrian Troops Seize Major Rebel Town Near Lebanon

Syrian troops have seized a major rebel-held town near the Lebanese border. State media and activists say Syrian soldiers took control Sunday of Yabroud, the rebels' last stronghold in the Qalamoun region, where government forces have been waging an offensive to try to sever rebel supply lines across the border. State media report that Syrian military forces are combing through Yabroud and removing explosive devices planted by the rebels. More than 140,000 people have been...

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