Syrians set to extend Assad's rule as controversial election gets underway

Rebels, exiled political opposition, West and Gulf Arabs say no credible vote can be held in country where swathes of territory are outside state control.

Supporters of Syria's President Bashar Assad wave the national flags and chant slogans in Damascus, June 3, 2014.

Supporters of Syria's President Bashar Assad wave the national flags and chant slogans in Damascus, June 3, 2014.

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ByREUTERS

JUNE 3, 2014 11:23