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Syrian government falls to fast-moving rebels, ending 50 years of iron rule by the Assad family
The Syrian government has collapsed, falling to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of the capital.
Syrian rebels say President Assad has fled as they declare they have captured capital Damascus
Reports from Syria say President Bashar al-Assad has left the country as anti-government forces enter the capital.
Middle East live updates: Syrian rebels claim Assad has fled Damascus
Rebel forces in Syria said they were advancing into the capital Damascus after capturing four other cities in the past 24 ...