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Syrian Strike Hits Olive Press Near Idlib; Border Bombing Sends Hundreds Fleeing into Turkey

HeadlineNov 27, 2012

A Syrian air strike hit an olive press near the northern city of Idlib Tuesday, potentially killing and wounding dozens of people. One activist said 20 people were killed and 50 wounded in the attack. On Monday, Syrian warplanes bombed rebel bases near the Turkish border, sending hundreds of panicked civilians fleeing into Turkey. Monday’s attacks came a day before officials from Turkey and NATO were expected to start scouting locations for possible missiles along the Turkish side of the border.

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