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Salah al-Din clashes key in battle for Aleppo
Fierce fighting between Syrian government troops and rebels is taking place in a strategic district of the biggest city, Aleppo. Observers say controlling the city is a crucial goal for both sides.
State media said government forces had taken control of the area of Salah al-Din, but the Free Syrian Army later announced a successful counter-attack.
Jim Muir reports from neighbouring Lebanon.
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