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Top of the Hour: Group Calls for Ceasefire in Syria, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway
August 15, 2013

    Speaking in London last night U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ruled out any overt U.S support for the opposition in Syria. But suggested such steps were at least being considered. Also an international meeting is underway calling for a ceasefire in the violence.

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