Friday Briefing: Syrian Rebels Storm Another City

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The New York Times - 2d
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 ...
CBS News - 4d
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 - 5d
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The New York Times - 5d
Syrian Rebels Storm Hama as Government Forces Withdraw

Opposition forces advanced on the city of Hama as their startling offensive moved quickly in the direction of the capital, Damascus.
The New York Times - 5d
Syrian government forces and rebels battle outside key city of Hama

A government counter-attack reportedly pushed back the rebels after they reached Hama's outskirts.
BBC News - Dec. 4
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
Inside Aleppo: the Syrian city captured by rebels

Opposition supporters are ecstatic but others are wary of their new Islamist rulers as Assad regime begins counteroffensive
Financial Times - Dec. 4
Syrian rebels reach outskirts of major city of Hama

Advance from Aleppo highlights weakness of regime forces
Financial Times - Dec. 3