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Syrian opposition forces have seized control of the hospital in Jisr al-Shughour as regime forces reportedly retreat south on foot.

Nusra Front and allied groups detonate huge mine under air force intelligence base before storming regime-held buildings, ending two-year battle for control.

Syrian rebels and fighters from the al-Qaida-affiliated Nusra Front have captured the only functioning border crossing with Jordan, prompting Amman to close it.

Two of Syria's largest rebel groups have united under one banner, as the opposition prepare an offensive on the regime's remaining strongholds in Idlib province.

Just days after troops allied to the Syrian regime captured Dorien in Latakia, rebels launched a counter-offensive and have entered the village.

Fierce fighting between opposition and regime forces continue in the Syrian city of Aleppo, with civilians bearing the brunt of any violence.