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Up to 69 Killed in Syria Blast

HeadlineApr 26, 2012

Dozens of people have reportedly been killed in a massive explosion in the restive Syrian city of Hama. Opposition activists say up to 69 people died when Syrian forces fired a rocket at a civilian building. The Syrian government has blamed opposition rebels, saying they mishandled bombs intended for use against state troops. Activists say at least 13 children and 16 women were among the dead.

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