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Now playing Next Syria ISIL claims responsiblity for twin bomb attacks in Homs - dozens dead The Islamic State (ISIL) militant group has claimed responsibility for twin bomb blasts in the Syrian city of Homs on Tuesday, which reportedly 26/01/2016
Now playing Next Syria ISIL'posts UK video threat' The Islamist extremist group ISIL has posted a video on the internet making an apparent threat to attack Britain. The unverified footage contains 25/01/2016
Now playing Next Syria Syria: Pro-Assad forces hail recapture of key rebel-held town Syria’s pro-government forces are hailing a key victory over rebels, ahead of planned peace talks that look increasingly likely to stall. The 24/01/2016
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Now playing Next Syria Syria: ISIL frees hundreds of hostages held in Deir-al-Zour ISIL has released 270 civilians held hostage since the weekend assault on the Syrian government held city of Deir-al-Zour. Daesh backers to blame for 20/01/2016
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