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Thousands Attend Pro-Assad Rally

Description:A huge demonstration in the Syrian city of Aleppo in support of President Bashar al-Assad. These pictures - aired by Syrian television - show large crowds chanting and drumming, with a podium for speakers to address the rally. The pro-Assad demonstration is also to thank Russia and China for blocking European-led efforts to impose sanctions on the Syrian government. The decision by Moscow and Beijing to use their veto power drew condemnation from the United States and its Western allies. (0:48)

Source: Reuters

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