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Army, rebels agree ceasefire in Syrian town-opposition

17 Jan 2012 21:47 Source: Reuters // Reuters

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AMMAN, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Syrian troops fighting rebels in the town of Zabadani near Lebanon agreed on Tuesday to a ceasefire under which the army would withdraw and insurgents would leave the streets, a senior opposition leader in contact with residents said.

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