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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Is It Time to Intervene in Syria?

    Syria's Bashar al-Assad has called for elections, even as his army continues to bombard residential neighborhoods the Assad government calls "havens for terrorists" inspired by foreign enemies. Army defectors and others are fighting back as best they can.

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

    Syria's Bashar al-Assad has called for elections, even as his army continues to bombard residential neighborhoods the Assad government calls "havens for terrorists" inspired by foreign enemies. Army defectors and others are fighting back as best they can. Some 25,000 civilians have managed to flee to destinations including Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon. We hear the stories of refugees, get reports on anti-government forces and update international calls for humanitarian intervention.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Caitlin Shamberg

      KCRW

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Erika Solomon

      Financial Times

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      Rania Abouzeid

      freelance journalist

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      Robert Danin

      Council on Foreign Relations

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    Villaraigosa to Chair Democratic National Convention
    1. 0:00Villaraigosa to Chair Democratic National Convention
    2. 18:44Dudamel Brings the Phil to His Home Turf
    3. 26:12Is It Time to Intervene in Syria?You’re reading this
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