Russia, Syrian army pound rebels ahead of fighting halt
Truce due to start Saturday but Assad opponents expect government to press on
Future of Nusra Front in question after commander killed
Sunni Muslim militant group is one of the two most powerful anti-Assad forces in Syria
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