Reports: Syrian Opposition Meets with Arab League Chief

In possible move to circumvent lengthy UN hearings, Arab League and Syrian National Coalition meet to discuss peace options

Arab League Ministers to Call for Syria Strike

Report: Ministers will issue a call for destruction of Assad's defenses, to open way for Free Syria Army.

Iraqi Influx Doubles Syrian Al Qaeda-Linked Rebel Faction

Syria’s Al Nusra Front, allied with Al Qaeda, has more than doubled and is continuing to grow with the influx of jihadists from abroad.

Western-Backed Syrian Opposition Leader Resigns

Syrian opposition leader Moaz Al-Khatib, head of the Syrian National Council, has resigned his post.

Syrian National Council Elects Prime Minister

Syria's main opposition National Council elects Ghassan Hitto as premier for swathes of rebel-held territory.

Syrian Nat’l Council in Istanbul to Choose Gov’t-in-Exile

The Syrian National Council began meeting Monday in Istanbul to choose a new government-in-exile.

Henry Kissinger ‘Not Optimistic’ On Israel-PA or Syrian Peace

Venerated former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger says he is not optimistic about the chances for real progress in Mideast peace.

UK, France Supply Syrian Rebels Sans EU Support

Britain and France are providing support to Syrian rebels in their war against President Bashar al-Assad without European Union backing.

Report: Turkey Supports Funding to Syrian Jihadist Rebels?

Turkey, a member of NATO and an ally of the United States, reportedly has supported funding to Syrian jihadist rebels by Arab nations, NGOs.

Syrian Rebels Poised to Conquer Entire City of Raqa

For the first time, Syrian rebel forces are poised to conquer an entire city – the provincial capital of Raqa, on the Euphrates River.

US to Provide $60M in 'Immediate' Aid to Syrian Rebels

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has announced the United States will provide $60 million to hand-picked Syrian rebel groups.

UK to Join US in Aiding Syrian Rebels Against President Assad

The UK joins United States in training and equipping rebels in their fight to oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from power.

NYT: US to Train and Equip Syria's Rebel Forces

The US is training and equipping Syrian rebel forces in their war to oust President Bashar al-Assad, the NY Times reports.

‘America Wants Bloodshed,’ Syrian Opposition Source Claims

A leading figure in the Syrian opposition accuses the US of seeking continued civil war.

France Urges Syrian Rebels to Form Provisional Gov't

If Syria's opposition forms a provisional government, France will formally recognize it, President Francois Hollande vowed Monday.

Is Assad's Brother Maher Dead in Moscow?

Syria is denying a report that President Bashar al-Assad's feared brother Maher has died in a Moscow hospital.

Syrian Opposition Leader to Step Down

Syrian National Council head Burhan Ghalioun announced he would step down amid allegations the Muslim Brotherhood secured his re-election

Libyan Gov't to Give $100M to Syrian Rebels

The Libyan government – formerly Libya's opposition forces – says it will give $100 million in food and medicine to Syria's rebel forces.

Syrian Opposition Calls General Strike, Fears Bloodbath

Syrian opposition forces call a general strike hoping to hasten the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, despite fears of a bloodbath.

Syrian Opposition Puts Iran, Hizbullah On Notice

The head of the SNC warned Iran and Hizbullah that their failure to support Syria's people would break their long-term alliance.

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