Syrian Rebels, Government Forces Renew Fight in South

A southern rebel alliance is making another a big push to try to capture Dara’a city, and Syrian government warplanes are lashing back with intensive air raids.  Rebel commanders and political activists say the raids include the dropping of barrel bombs on predominantly civilian districts. The offensive, which started June 25 on the city and nearby towns including Al-Ghazleh, has seen battlefield advantage seesawing between the insurgents and forces loyal to President...

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