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When the US was threatening force against Syria, fighting by both the government and the rebels dropped off.  Now it's increasing again.

Is US-Russian Diplomacy Prolonging Syria's Civil War?

When the US was threatening force against Syria, fighting by both the government and the rebels dropped off.  Now it's increasing again.

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