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Syria army helicopter downed in Damascus. Given the Syrian army’s air superiority, this could be integral for the success of the rebels. [Al Jazeera]
Record-high prison numbers is being blamed for an increase in violence in Canadian prisons. This has led to an increase in sick leave and stress leave amongst staff. [CBC]