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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Is the Syrian Government Losing Its Last Allies?

    Russia's top Middle East diplomat said today that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is losing control of the country after nearly two years of conflict there. The comments from Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov bring new pressure to bear on Assad since Russia has been a staunch strategic ally throughout the conflict.

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

    Russia's top Middle East diplomat said today that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is losing control of the country after nearly two years of conflict there. The comments from Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov bring new pressure to bear on Assad since Russia has been a staunch strategic ally throughout the conflict. Ellen Barry is Moscow Bureau Chief for the New York Times.

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    Michigan's Right-to-Work Laws and the American Middle Class
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    3. 43:25Golden Globe Nominations Play It by Its Own Book
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Sonya Geis

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Ellen Barry

      New York Times

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Michigan's Right-to-Work Laws and the American Middle Class
    1. 0:00Is the Syrian Government Losing Its Last Allies?You’re reading this
    2. 7:52Michigan's Right-to-Work Laws and the American Middle Class
    3. 43:25Golden Globe Nominations Play It by Its Own Book
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