Syrian Opposition Factions Unite for Transition to Power

Syrian opposition forces both in the country and abroad are uniting to prepare for a transition to power in forming a new government for Syria, as troops loyal to President Bashar al-Assad slowly lose their grip. Despite the use of heavy artillery, constant shelling of residential areas and air strikes by the Syrian Air Force, -- not even houses of worship such as mosques, churches or any remaining synagogue have been spared -- grassroots protests are continuing throughout the nation.