Battle rages on road to Damascus
Syrian troops and opposition forces are battling for control of a key highway outside Damascus, according to activists.
The fighting is the heaviest in Damascus since the first rebel push into the capital in July.
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SUBSCRIBESyrian troops and opposition forces are battling for control of a key highway outside Damascus, according to activists.
The fighting is the heaviest in Damascus since the first rebel push into the capital in July.
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