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Russian Airstrikes Help Push Syria Rebels Closer
(Wall Street Journal) Raja Abdulrahim - Moscow's intervention in Syria's civil war has spurred some of the country's fractious rebels to fight together, offering another shot at a more unified front against the Assad regime and its Russian and Iranian allies. Since Russian warplanes entered the conflict two weeks ago, three local rebel alliances have emerged across the provinces where President Assad aims to regain ground and consolidate control.