Syria army says retakes key northwest town

Syria government forces on Wednesday recaptured the onetime protest town of Maaret al-Numan from jihadist and allied rebels, the army said, returning for the first time in seven years.

"Our forces managed in the past few days to stamp out terrorism in many villages and towns," including Maaret al-Numan, a spokesman said in a televised statement.

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