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After entering Aleppo, Syrian insurgents advance to a nearby province. Assad says he’ll defeat them – National

BEIRUT (AP) — Thousands of Syrian insurgents took over most of Aleppo on Saturday, establishing positions in the country’s largest city and controlling its airport before expanding their shock offensive …

Syrian insurgents enter Aleppo in major setback for Assad government – National

by Merchant Moller

Thousands of Syrian insurgents fanned out inside Aleppo in vehicles with improvised armor and pickups, deploying to landmarks such as the old citadel on Saturday, a day after they entered …

Canada, Netherlands take Syria to UN’s top court, call to halt ‘torture’ – National

by Valentin Shriner

Syria boycotted a hearing at the United Nations’ top court on Tuesday where the Netherlands and Canada accused Damascus of a years-long campaign of “institutionalized” torture against its own people. …