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https://dims.apnews.com/dims4/default/6a4580d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6000x3375 0 312/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https://assets.apnews.com/83/2e/d4a2da2be63e9d92e9c630ac74b1/97903e9a259547e3be50e2cb31a3822cThe 13-year civil war in Syria has roared back into prominence with a surprise rebel offensive on one of Syria’s largest cities and ancient business hub.