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Updated at 1:11 p.m. ET (AP) BEIRUT – Regime airstrikes hit a gas station in northern Syria Thursday, setting off a fiery explosion that killed at least 30 people and wounded dozens, opposition activists said. Amateur video showed thick black smoke engulfing the scene. Earlier Thursday, a Syrian military helicopter crashed near the capital of Damascus, and Syria’s Information Ministry said the helicopter went down after accidentally clipping the tail of a Syrian passenger plane with 200 people on board. The larger aircraft landed safely at Damascus International Airport and no one was hurt, the Information Ministry said. The airstrikes and the close call in the sky underscored the growing turmoil and violence in Syria. The country is embroiled in a civil war between forces fighting for President Bashar Assad and those trying to topple him. More than 23,000 people have been killed in the conflict, according to activists. In recent weeks, Assad’s regime has stepped up airstrikes in northern Syria in an attempt to dislodge rebels from areas they control there. Activists said Thursday’s airstrike hit near the town of Ain Issa, about 25 miles from the Turkish border. A day earlier, rebel fighters had seized control of a border crossing north of the town. Rami Abdul-Rahman of the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said witnesses counted at least 30 bodies and 토토사이트 said dozens of people...

(CBS/AP) AKCAKALE, Turkey — Syrian rebels have seized control of a border crossing on the frontier with Turkey and pulled down the Syrian flag. An Associated Press reporter at the scene Wednesday says Syrians on the Turkish side of the border are celebrating and 홀덤 전략 yelling, “I am a free Syrian!” People are moving freely across the border, crawling under barbed wire. There were fierce clashes Tuesday as rebels and regime forces fought for control of the Tal Abyad crossing. Syria’s rebels control several other border crossings into Turkey but it is believed to be the first time they have tried to take the border area in the northern province of Raqqa. More in After the Arab Spring Video: Safety, yet little hope for Syrian refugeesReports: Syrian missiles hit LebanonU.N.:Foreigners making Syrian rebels radical Taking control of border crossings helps the opposition ferry supplies into Syria and carve out an area of control. As of early September, it was believed that at least 80,000 Syrians had fled the war in their country and become refugees in the sprawling camps in Turkey. U.N.:Record 100K fled Syria in August CBS News correspondent Holly Williams reports that the Turkish government is having to build new camps and move refugees into them before they are even completed due to the huge influx of Syrians. Williams reports that of the roughly 8,000 Syrians...

Updated at 1:11 p.m. ET (AP) BEIRUT – Regime airstrikes hit a gas station in northern Syria Thursday, setting off a fiery explosion that killed at least 30 people and wounded dozens, opposition activists said. Amateur video showed thick black smoke engulfing the scene. Earlier Thursday, a Syrian military helicopter crashed near the capital of Damascus, and Syria’s Information Ministry said the helicopter went down after accidentally clipping the tail of a Syrian passenger plane with 200 people on board. The larger aircraft landed safely at Damascus International Airport and no one was hurt, the Information Ministry said. The airstrikes and the close call in the sky underscored the growing turmoil and violence in Syria. The country is embroiled in a civil war between forces fighting for President Bashar Assad and those trying to topple him. More than 23,000 people have been killed in the conflict, according to activists. In recent weeks, Assad’s regime has stepped up airstrikes in northern Syria in an attempt to dislodge rebels from areas they control there. Activists said Thursday’s airstrike hit near the town of Ain Issa, about 25 miles from the Turkish border. A day earlier, rebel fighters had seized control of a border crossing north of the town. Rami Abdul-Rahman of the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said witnesses counted at least 30 bodies and said dozens of people were...

(CBS) The third annual Fashion’s Night Out kicks off on Thursday in New York and other cities around the U.S. and the world. Stories in each city will be offering events, deals and even some opportunities for celebrity sightings. Scroll down for some highlights, and head over to the official FNO website for complete listings and details. What to buy on Fashion’s Night Out?”Glee” stars make music video for FNOSpecial Section: New York Fashion Week New York: -Macy’s will have personal appearances by Tommy Hilfiger, Rachel Roy, Bobbi Brown, Kelly Rowland, “Pretty Little Liars” actress Shay Mitchell, and models Coco Rocha and Karolina Kurkova. Visitors can also see a live performance from Joss Stone and get a cookbook signed by Sandra Lee. -Those who head to Bergdorf Goodman can meet Oscar de la Renta, and watch designers like Lela Rose and Reem Acra compete with their dogs in a runway show. -At Bloomingdales, meet actor Eddie Cibrian, chat with celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe or get a henna tattoo at Diane von Furstenberg Home. -Saks Fifth Avenue will have actress Tilda Swinton, hair stylist Frederic Fekkai and designer Yigal Azrouel on hand. Also, Ne-Yo will be launching his hat collection at the department store. -Sephora is hosting events at its nine NYC locations. Stars scheduled to appear include Kate Walsh, Kat Von D, Josie Maran and “True Blood” actress Kristen Bauer. -Head...