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Syria crisis: Homs shelling stalls evacuation
BBC – Continued shelling in the Syrian city of Homs is stopping Red Cross teams from evacuating scores of civilians. Government forces and rebel fighters agreed on Wednesday to a two-hour ceasefire to allow aid workers into the worst affected areas. However, correspondents say it may be hours or days before they can enter. Meanwhile, a Syrian Mig 21 fighter jet has landed in neighbouring Jordan and the pilot has asked for political asylum, officials in Amman say. Read Article
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