![]() Western-Backed Syrian Opposition Leader ResignsSyrian opposition leader Moaz Al-Khatib, head of the Syrian National Council, has resigned his post.![]() Syrian National Council Elects Prime MinisterSyria's main opposition National Council elects Ghassan Hitto as premier for swathes of rebel-held territory.![]() Syrian Nat’l Council in Istanbul to Choose New PMThe Syrian National Council began meeting Monday in Istanbul to choose a new government-in-exile.![]() Henry Kissinger Pessimistic On Middle East PeaceVenerated 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 SupportBritain and France are providing support to Syrian rebels in their war against President Bashar al-Assad without European Union backing.![]() 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 City of RaqaFor the first time, Syrian rebel forces are poised to conquer an entire city – the provincial capital of Raqa, on the Euphrates River.![]() US Gives $60M in 'Immediate' Aid to Syrian RebelsU.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 RebelsThe 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, Equip Syria's Rebel ForcesThe 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 Source ClaimsA leading figure in the Syrian opposition accuses the US of seeking continued civil war.![]() France to Syrian Rebels: Form Provisional Gov'tIf Syria's opposition forms a provisional government, France will formally recognize it, President Francois Hollande vowed Monday.![]() Is Assad's Brother Maher Dead?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 DownSyrian 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 RebelsThe 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 StrikeSyrian 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 NoticeThe head of the SNC warned Iran and Hizbullah that their failure to support Syria's people would break their long-term alliance. |