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Syrian troops press offensive in Idlib after rebels retreat
• chicagotribune.com By Patrick J. McDonnell, Los AnThe government assault in Idlib — which follows an advance in central Homs province, another major rebel stronghold — suggests that the forces of Syrian President Bashar Assad may be making progress against insurgent fighters who remain outgunned against tanks and armor. Rebels say they have no shortage of recruits but lack weapons.