Syrian forces converge on rebellious northern town

Thursday, June 9, 2011

BEIRUT -- Thousands of elite troops led by Syrian President Bashar Assad's brother converged Wednesday on a restive northern area, and neighboring villages warned that the convoys of tanks were approaching, a resident and a Syrian activist said.

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