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News Wrap: Syrian forces on the verge of recapturing Aleppo

Clip: 12/12/2016 | 3m 29s

The Syrian army and its allies appeared on the verge of recapturing Aleppo.

In our news wrap Monday, the Syrian army and its allies appeared on the verge of recapturing the city of Aleppo. The military said it now controls 99 percent of eastern Aleppo, leaving rebels with a tiny enclave. Also, in Turkey, police round-ups were in full swing after twin bombings killed 44 people in Istanbul on Saturday. Officials detailed more than 200 people.

12/12/2016 | Expired 01/12/2017 | Rating NR

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