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In Syria: Does the US have any good options?
There’s been another deadly bombing attack today on Aleppo, as Russia and the US agree to meet again they’ve been fruitless so far. As the humanitarian crisis gets worse than ever, what are the pros and cons of increased military action by the United States?
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenPhoto: Two destroyed Syrian Army tanks in Azaz, Syria. (Photo by Christiaan Triebert)
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