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Russian officials say opposition may win in Syria

Syria's most important international ally said for the first time Thursday that President Bashar al-Assad is increasingly losing control.

Russia sends warships to Syria for possible evacuation of its citizens

Russia has sent five ships to the Mediterranean to prepare for the possible evacuation of its citizens from Syria as rebels advance towards Damascus.

Syria: Rebels target airport, 'dozens' of villagers executed by government forces

Rebel forces launched mortars at Damascus International Airport Friday.

Rebel fighters take part in a demonstration against the Syrian regime after the Friday prayer in the al-Fardos neighbourhood of Aleppo on December 7, 2012. Russian officials said for the first time last week that opposition forces may be successful in defeating President Bashar al-Assad.

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