Syrian government steps up air strikes in northwest, seizes small town
Air and ground strikes killed 12 people in several areas including the town of Maarat al-Numan, the Observatory said.
Forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad carry the national flag as they ride on motorcycles in Qusair, Syria after the Syrian army took control from rebel fighters, June 5, 2013(photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMED AZAKIR)ByREUTERS
