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By Tom Perry, Paul Carrel and Elizabeth Piper BEIRUT/PARIS/LONDON (Reuters) - A major Syrian insurgent group said on Friday the government was mobilizing forces to capture more territory, and a ceasefire was not possible while Damascus and its allies kept up attacks, signaling risks to an agreement that has slowed fighting. The comments by the Jaish al-Islam group, an influential player in the Syrian opposition, demonstrate the challenge facing foreign governments hoping "the cessation of hostilities" agreement will allow for a resumption of peace talks next week. The Syrian opposition appears at odds with its Western backers over the success of the truce.More...