March 17 2014 News -

Government forces, supported by Hezbollah, seized the strategic rebel-held town of Yabrud near the Lebanese border.

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President Barack Obama announced new sanctions targeting Russian and Ukrainian officials responsible for the "illegal referendum," stating the U.S. would not recognize the secession. supported by Hezbollah