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Syrian Forces Battle to Resist Rebel Assault North of Hama

Arabic-language media are reporting that Syrian government forces are engaged in a bloody battle with opposition fighters over control of Kafr Nabouda, a strategic town north of Hama. Government forces recaptured the town from rebel groups Sunday and are trying to fend off a new rebel onslaught to retake the town. Dozens of fighters on both sides have reportedly been killed in the bloody battle. Amateur video broadcast on Arab news channels showed bitter fighting between rebel...

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