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The great devotion felt by all Arabs towards "their ally France" was stressed today by Babi Bey Khatib, President of the Syrian Governing Council, in an interview with Havas. Following Italy's declaration of war, the Arabs redoubled their loyalty to the cause of the Allies, as they all know how disastrous the effects would be if the war ended unfavourably for France and Great Britain, the Syrian statesman concluded.—Havas.
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