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	<title><![CDATA[The U.S. Attack on Syria: Implications for the Next Administration]]></title>
	<url>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stephen-zunes/the-us-attack-on-syria-im_b_149161.html</url>
	<abstract><![CDATA[<p><i>From AlterNet. Posted November 10, 2008. </i></p>

<p>The raid by U.S. forces into Syria in late October was not only a major breach of international law, but has resulted in serious diplomatic repercussions which will likely harm U.S. strategic interests in the region. On October 25, four U.S. Army helicopters entered Syrian airspace from Iraq, firing upon laborers at the Sukkariyeh Farm near the town of Abu Kamal; two of the helicopters landed and eight commandoes reportedly stormed a building. By...</p>]]></abstract>
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	<date_published>2009-01-07T05:12:00-05:00</date_published>
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