The Syria-Turkey border areas have been rocked by fighting and bombings in recent days
Syrian Border Town Overrun By al-Qaeda Group -- Al Qaeda
Islamic State of Iraq and Levant fighters kill FSA members to take area close to Turkish border, reports say.
Fighters linked to al-Qaeda have overrun a Syrian town near the border with Turkey after fighting broke out with units of the anti-government Free Syrian Army, opposition activists say.
Fighters from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant on Wednesday stormed the town of Azaz, 5km from the Syrian-Turkish border, and killed at least five FSA members, the activists said, adding 100 people were taken captive.
Reports in the late evening said that fighting was continuing and getting closer to a border crossing at Bab Al Salama, which is controlled by the FSA.
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Al-Qaeda-Linked Fighters Seize Critical Syrian Town From More Moderate Rebels
Qaeda affiliate overruns Syrian town near Turkish border: activists -- Reuters
Al Qaeda group captures town near Syria-Turkey border, eyes key crossing -- CNN
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters seize Syrian town of Azaz from more moderate rebels -- Washington Post
Qaeda seizes Syrian border town with Turkey: activists -- FOX News/AFP
Al-Qaeda linked group seizes complete control of Syrian border town with Turkey: Activists -- Hurriyet Daily News
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