Clashes spread to new areas in Syrian capital

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

BEIRUT -- Syrian government forces attacked rebels with helicopter gunships in the heart of Damascus on Tuesday, escalating a campaign to crush their opponents as clashes spread to new areas, illustrating the rebels' growing reach.

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