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Source: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/06/09/intense-shelling-southern-syrian-city-kills-15/
Rebels Battle in Assad Stronghold of Damascus
(AP-Fox News) For nearly 12 hours Saturday, rebels armed mainly with assault rifles fought Syrian forces in the heaviest fighting in Damascus since the uprising began. The fighting began in two neighborhoods, Qaboun and Barzeh, on Friday when troops opened fire on anti-Assad opposition gatherings and rebels responded, witnesses said. On Saturday, in Kafr Sousa, fighting began after rebels attacked a Syrian forces checkpoint.