Top of the Hour: Arab League Mission to Begin in Syria, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

At least 15 people were killed by Syrian government forces on Thursday ahead of the arrival of monitors from the Arab League. Earlier in the week, over 250 people were killed in 48 hours according to opposition Syrian National Council. The Arab League’s mission is part of an effort to quell tensions between the opposition forces and the government of President Bashar al-Assad.

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