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Afghan immigrants working at a brick kiln in Pakdasht, Iran. Millions of undocumented Afghans live in Iran. Credit Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency, via Getty Images
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A view is seen of damaged buildings in Old Aleppo, December 25, 2013. An intense 10-day offensive by Syrian Government aircraft has forced many of the city’s residents to escape to neighboring Lebanon. (Reuters/Jalal Alhalabi)
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Syria: Intense Aleppo offensive prompts mass exodus
Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat—An intense 10-day offensive by Syrian Government aircraft targeting Syria’s largest city Aleppo has forced many residents to escape to Lebanon, Free Syrian Army (FSA) Field Commander Abu Firas Al-Halabi told Asharq Al-Awsat. He said that more...Caption:
Saudi Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs cabinet session. (SPA)
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