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Rebel Forces in Syria Take Most of Aleppo in Surprise Offensive
(Wall Street Journal) Jared Malsin - Syria's Islamist-led antigovernment rebels poured into Aleppo two days after launching an unexpected strike, eight years after the city fell to forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad. The rebels also captured territory across the countryside outside of Aleppo, and by Saturday said they advanced on the city of Hama.