Syrian rebels close in on crucial city of Homs

Thousands of people have been forced to leave parts of central Syria as rebel forces advance on the country's third-largest city of Homs. It would be a major win for the rebels, who have also captured the city of Aleppo. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.

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Syrian rebels claim control of Homs and advance toward Damascus

Syrian rebels claim to have captured a fifth city and are closing in on the capital of Damascus as they carry out a lightning-fast offensive that threatens to further destabilize a region already ...
NBC News - 3d
Syrian rebels say they have taken control of Homs

The city is strategically important to the government, which is also at risk of losing the capital, Damascus.
BBC News - 3d
Syrian Rebels' Lightning Offensive Zeroes In on Major City

Some Arab officials are urging President Bashar al-Assad to leave the country as a battle for Homs looms.
The Wall Street Journal - 4d
Syrian insurgents close in on Homs as advance towards Damascus continues

Opposition forces enter key towns north of Syria’s third largest city after taking control of Hama. Syrian insurgents have entered towns north of the country’s third largest city, Homs, sweeping ...
The Guardian - 5d
Syrian rebels close in on third major city in two weeks as thousands flee

Thousands left the Syrian city of Homs after insurgents took Hama in their rapid assault on government forces and pushed further south.
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The New York Times - 6d
Syrian rebels close in on symbolic victory in city synonymous with government brutality

Syrian rebel forces were on Wednesday within six miles of the central city of Hama, a city freighted with past horrors for antigovernment forces.
NBC News - Dec. 4
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Financial Times - Dec. 4
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Financial Times - Dec. 3

Syrian rebels close in on crucial city of Homs

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