Assad remains in Damascus, Syrian presidency says

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The office of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad issued a statement Saturday asserting that he remains in the capital, Damascus, and continues his duties.
The statement followed reports by rebels claiming the start of military operations near the city in preparation for an assault.
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