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Syrian army making gains ahead of peace talks

Friday, 29 January 2016 6:43 AM [ Last Update: Friday, 29 January 2016 6:44 AM ]

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Members of the Syrian government forces stand in a road in the town of Rabia in Syria. © AFP

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