Russia Extends 'Humanitarian Pause' in Aleppo

Russia says it has ordered that a humanitarian pause in the Syrian city of Aleppo be extended for another 24 hours. Syria and Russia halted airstrikes on Aleppo on Tuesday and the pause in fighting had been due to end at 7 p.m. local time Thursday. As part of the truce, the Syrian army has opened up eight corridors civilians can use to safely exit the city. Two of those corridors have also been opened up to rebel fighters who wish to lay down their weapons and flee; one leading to...

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