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Bomb Kills Top Syrian Officials, Deals Blow to Assad Regime

Bomb Kills Top Syrian Officials, Deals Major Blow to Assad Regime

Aired 07/18/2012

PBS News Hour

Bomb Kills Top Syrian Officials, Deals Blow to Assad Regime

Clip: 7/18/2012 | 3m 50s

Bomb Kills Top Syrian Officials, Deals Major Blow to Assad Regime

Bomb attacks at the Syrian national security headquarters killed members of President Bashar al-Assad's inner circle, including the defense minister and Assad's brother-in-law. Meanwhile, U.S. officials voiced concern about Syria's increasing instability and vulnerable chemical weapon sites. Judy Woodruff reports.

Aired 07/18/2012

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