Summary: In this week's episode: 1. Syria (On the Ground) - Syria: Troops and rebels reinforce for big Aleppo battle 2. Syria (The US Role) - US seeks Assad's removal from power: Obama 3. Russia - 'Total hysteria': MPs blast NGO reaction to foreign agent law 4. Pakistan - Cross-border attacks unacceptable: FO 5. Under the Radar - Dissidents call for public protests against Doha regime, U.S. bases in Qatar