Top of the Hour: Crackdown in Syrian City of Hama, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

Since the end of violent crackdowns in early June, the Syrian city of Hama was a place where protesters celebrated and law enforcement was scarce. But after tens of thousands took to the streets over the weekend, government forces are reportedly back, and delivering a violent crackdown yet again. That and this morning’s other top headlines.  

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