Syrian government forces backed by foreign Shia militia advanced on rebels in the northern city of Aleppo on Tuesday, bent on recapturing districts from opposition brigades weakened by infighting. Rebels see the threat of President Bashar al-Assad wresting back Aleppo as so grave that Islamist brigades, including an al-Qaeda affiliate, have declared an emergency and … Continue reading Top News: Boosted by Foreign Shia Militia, Assad’s Forces Advance on Aleppo