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    Syrian Army Agrees to Temporary Truce, but How Long Will It Last?

    Syria's military regime has declared a ceasefire for the four-day Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, which begins tomorrow. Rebels have reportedly advanced in Aleppo, Syria's largest city, and the government warns that it will respond to attacks, efforts at reinforcement or infiltration from neighboring countries.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Syria's military regime has declared a ceasefire for the four-day Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, which begins tomorrow. Rebels have reportedly advanced in Aleppo, Syria's largest city, and the government warns that it will respond to attacks, efforts at reinforcement or infiltration from neighboring countries. Rania Abouzeid is a correspondent for Time magazine who's reported on the Free Syrian Army.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Caitlin Shamberg

      KCRW

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      Rania Abouzeid

      freelance journalist

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    1 of 3
    The Missing Issues in the Presidential Campaign
    1. 0:00Syrian Army Agrees to Temporary Truce, but How Long Will It Last?You’re reading this
    2. 7:29The Missing Issues in the Presidential Campaign
    3. 43:403D Printing and DIY Guns
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