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Syria crisis: Rebels claim military defections
A number of casualties have once again been reported in Syria, with clashes between rebel fighters and forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad in many parts of the country.
Meanwhile, activist have claimed that members of the military are defecting in ever increasing numbers.
Jim Muir reports.
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