Syrian government forces retake Deraa, birthplace of revolt

Rebels in the southern city have surrendered in a major victory for President Bashar al-Assad

Deraa
The Syrian flag flies over Deraa
(Image credit: Mohamad Abazeed/AFP/Getty Images)

Syrian government forces have recaptured the southern city of Deraa, the cradle of the revolution, in a major victory for President Bashar al-Assad.

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