Syrian Rebels Reportedly Retreat From Bab Amr In face Of Army Onslaught -- Washington Post
BEIRUT — The Free Syrian Army announced Thursday that it was staging what it called a tactical retreat from the stricken Bab Amr neighborhood in the Syrian city of Homs, citing concerns for the welfare of civilians and the lack of sufficient weaponry to withstand an escalating offensive by better-armed government troops.
The move came a day after Syria’s army launched a fresh push to retake Bab Amr, which has become a powerful symbol of resistance to the regime led by President Bashar al-Assad. Bab Amr has been under siege by government troops and bombarded on a daily basis for nearly four weeks.
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Israel shuts down two Palestinian TV stations in Ramallah.
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ASIA
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China welcomes North Korea's moratorium on nuclear tests.
Myanmar President vows more democratic reform.
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AFRICA
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South Sudan accuses north of bombing oil wells.
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EUROPE
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Russia sees no progress at missile defense talks.
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Greek unions walk out, parliament cuts health costs.
AMERICAS
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