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Douma

Hands hold a hose over a child's head and water streams down his hair and face.

Chemical attack in Syria grabs Trump’s attention, but he has few options available

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Rescue workers and doctors said more than 42 people were killed in the chemical attack, but that there were likely many more victims yet to be found.

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Syrian doctors forced to use Facebook Live, expired drugs and old gloves

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Life filled with struggles on front-line of Syrian conflict

Syria Crisis: On the Frontline of Violence in Douma

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Syria Troops in Fierce Fighting in Damascus Suburb

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