Syrian rebels enter Homs and close in on Damascus

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  This edition is published in the early hours of Sunday 8th December.

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  Islamist rebels in Syria say they've captured Homs, the third biggest city.

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  Rebels are also closing in on the capital Damascus, nearly 14 years after the Arab Spring.

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