Battles rage around Syria’s Hama

Battles rage around Syria’s Hama as airstrikes hit hospitals, journalists
A group of Syrian journalists headed toward Hama were hit by an airstrike, killing photographer Anas Alkharboutli.
Syrian Forces Battle Rebels Outside Key City of Hama
The rebels have set their sights on an area where President Bashar al-Assad’s government has long maintained strength.
Syrian rebels surround key city Hama on 'three sides', war monitor says
Islamist-led Syrian rebels surrounded the key city of Hama "from three sides" on Wednesday as they continued their offensive on government-held territory. This marks the latest win for the rebels
Syrian military and rebels battle north of key city of Hama
Overnight, pro-government reinforcements drove Syrian rebels back from the edge of Hama, a key city whose fall would mark a significant win for the opposition forces’ recent offensive. CNN’s Ben Wedeman reports.
Rebels Push Toward Hama, a Major City Held by Syria’s Government
The rebel command said on Wednesday, it captured a number of towns and villages outside the city. A Britain-based war monitor said government artillery and airstrikes had pushed the rebels back.
Colleagues mourn Syrian photographer killed in ‘targeted’ airstrike near Hama
A Syrian photographer working for the German news agency dpa was killed by a fighter jet attack near the Syrian city of Hama, dpa reported on Wednesday.
German news agency DPA says photographer killed near Syria's Hama
Award-winning Syrian photographer Anas Alkharboutli, who worked for German press agency DPA, was killed Wednesday in an air strike near the Syrian city of Hama, his employer said."Our photographer Anas Alkharboutli,
Syrian military and rebels battle north of Hama
Intense airstrikes overnight drove Syrian rebels back from the edge of Hama, a major city whose fall would pile pressure on President Bashar al-Assad, both sides said on Wednesday.
Syrian forces battling insurgents north of strategic city of Hama
Syria said Wednesday its counteroffensive has pushed back insurgents attempting to advance to the strategic central city of Hama, while the insurgency says it captured more Syrian troops and Iran-backed militants in fierce battles.
dpa photographer Alkharboutli killed in Syria
A photographer working for dpa, Anas Alkharboutli, was killed on Wednesday during the current flare-up in Syria's civil war. The 32-year-old photojournalist was killed in a morning airstrike in the town of Morek,
Syrian army launches counteroffensive near Hama
The army of President Bashar al-Assad has launched a counteroffensive following the rapid advance of an Islamist insurgent ...
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Armed anti-regime groups capture 20 more settlements in Syria's Hama
Anti-regime forces have been advancing towards Hama province since clashes with Assad regime forces began on Nov. 27 - ...
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Syrian insurgents capture four central towns as government forces reclaim some territory
Syrian insurgents captured four new towns early Tuesday, bringing them closer to the central city of Hama, opposition ...