Israel says it is striking Syrian military sites to keep them out of “the hands of extremists.” The rebels who toppled the Assad government began laying out their plans while rival groups fought fierce battles for territory.
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How the Rebels in Syria Captured Damascus
A visual timeline of the stunning rebel advance in Syria
How Syria’s Rebels Took Damascus, Captured on Video
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Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris Reopens: Photos
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President Bashar al-Assad fled the country as rebels claimed the capital, Damascus.
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