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US invokes holocaust in Syria aid spat with Russia
Penny for you thoughts | January 28, 2014
How low can you go?
When the hand you hold is a loser. The holocaust card can always be played.
US Congress secretly approves sending small arms to ‘moderate’ Syrian rebels
RT | January 28, 2014
Congressional lawmakers have quietly authorized sending small arms, an assorted variety of rockets, and financial backing to so-called “moderate” rebels fighting in Syria’s civil war, according to a new report.
Syrian Army Takes Homs District of Khalidiya
The Syrian Army today ended the first phase of it’s assault on insurgent positions in Homs.
Ten days after the ferocious assault which has so far wiped out militant groups in the city, the Syrian army announced that it had full control over the Khalidya district and is on track to take Bab Hood.
Despite the discovery of tunnels and attacks from sniper positions, the Syrian army has speedily moved through Homs, with sources in the insurgency describing developments being “as bad as it was in Al-Qusayr” – where deeply entrenched militants were routed.
“Syrian Opposition Won’t Attend Geneva II unless It Becomes Militarily Strong”
Al-Manar | July 8, 2013
The new head of the opposition Syrian National Coalition said he expected advanced weapons supplied by Saudi Arabia to reach militant mercenaries soon, strengthening their currently weak military position.