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November 29, 2012

U.S. Weighs Bold Intervention in Syria

Sanger & Schmitt, New York Times

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The Obama administration, hoping that the conflict in Syria has reached a turning point, is considering deeper intervention to help push President Bashar al-Assad from power, according to government officials involved in the discussions.

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