News Wrap: Syrian forces on the verge of recapturing Aleppo

Name: News Wrap: Syrian forces on the verge of recapturing Aleppo
Uploaded: 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
Duration: P209S
Description: In our news wrap Monday, the Syrian army and its allies appeared on the verge of recapturing the city of Aleppo. The military said it now controls 99 percent of eastern Aleppo, leaving rebels with a tiny enclave. Also, in Turkey, police round-ups were in full swing after twin bombings killed 44 people in Istanbul on Saturday. Officials detailed more than 200 people.

Clip: 12/12/2016 | 3m 29s

In our news wrap Monday, the Syrian army and its allies appeared on the verge of recapturing the city of Aleppo. The military said it now controls 99 percent of eastern Aleppo, leaving rebels with a tiny enclave. Also, in Turkey, police round-ups were in full swing after twin bombings killed 44 people in Istanbul on Saturday. Officials detailed more than 200 people.

Aired: 12/12/16

Expired: 01/11/17

Rating: NR

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