Syrian forces, rebels clash in central Damascus
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Syrian forces pounded a suburb of the capital Damascus with mortars and artillery shells Saturday, a day after rebels operating in the town abducted a pro-government TV crew, activists said. It was the latest attack on pro-regime media and the latest abduction blamed on rebels in Syria's escalating civil war.
Imad Sarah, general manager of Al-Ikhbariya station, says that the three journalists and their drivers were seized Friday in al-Tal suburb just north of Damascus by an armed group while they were covering violence in the area. The station blamed "terrorists" and said efforts were under way to release them. (AP)
