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Residents of Syrian town left to pick up pieces

A Syrian man holds bread as Syrian authorities distributed food Monday to residents of Douma, the site of a suspected chemical weapons attack.

A Syrian man holds bread as Syrian authorities distributed food Monday to residents of Douma, the site of a suspected chemical weapons attack.

  (Hassan Ammar / AP)

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Two days after Syrian troops declared Douma — near the capital, Damascus — liberated from rebel fighters and 10 days since a suspected chemical attack, a tour on Monday revealed widespread destruction.

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Syrian authorities distribute bread, vegetables and pasta to Douma residents Monday.

  (Hassan Ammar / AP)

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People walk among damaged buildings Monday in Douma.

  (Hassan Ammar / AP)

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A Syrian man walks by damaged buildings Monday in Douma.

  (Hassan Ammar / AP)

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Syrians eat breakfast Monday at a restaurant called Douma Gate in the town of Douma, the site of a suspected chemical weapons attack, near Damascus, Syria

  (Hassan Ammar / AP)

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A Syrian boy places bread inside his jacket as authorities distribute bread, vegetables and pasta to Douma residents Monday.

  (Hassan Ammar / AP)

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Syrian women wait in line Monday as authorities distribute bread, vegetables and pasta to Douma residents.

  (Hassan Ammar / AP)

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