Assad forces nearing win in Aleppo as battle reaches 'final stages'
Syrian army is close to taking back full control of Aleppo, which was Syria's most populous city before the war and would be his greatest prize so far after nearly 6 years of conflict.
Smoke rises near Bustan al-Qasr crossing point in a government controlled area, during clashes with rebels in Aleppo, Syria December 5, 2016(photo credit: REUTERS)ByREUTERSUpdated: