A tank used by forces loyal to the Syrian regime. Photo: Reuters
A tank used by forces loyal to the Syrian regime. Photo: Reuters
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Iraqi militants join in battle for Syria on both sides

Sunnis are battling the regime, while Shiites support Assad as religious rivalry intensifies

The New York Times in Baghdad

Updated: 3:55am, 29 Oct, 2012

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A tank used by forces loyal to the Syrian regime. Photo: Reuters
A tank used by forces loyal to the Syrian regime. Photo: Reuters
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