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Syria has sought to assure the US that its forces are capable of containing ISIS. EPA

ISIS claims responsibility for killing Syrian police officer in Deir Ezzor

It is fourth assault claimed by the group against Syria's new government

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Syria's President Al Shara pardons kidnappers and drug users in amnesty

Iraqi and Syrian forces seize more than 400,000 Captagon pills

Syria's protectionist move to support local lorry drivers raises cost of business for neighbours

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