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Islamist Groups Reject Western-Backed Syrian Opposition
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The rejection underlines rebel forces’ continued challenges in controlling the rebellion’s direction.
Read more...Syrian National Council Opposes Joining Umbrella Organization
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The U.S.-backed organization sought to unite the opposition.
Read more...A Prominent Syrian Opposition Group Chose A New Leader As It Struggles Against Assad
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George Sabra chosen amid troubled unity talks with other opposition groups.
Read more...Death And Fighting Continue In Syria Despite Ceasefire
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At least five people died in a Damascus bombing.
Read more...Syrian Army Says It Is Committed To Cease-Fire, Rebels Advance In Aleppo
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Rebel forces captured regime-held areas of Aleppo just before the cease-fire was set to begin. (watchsmart/Flickr)
The U.N.-sponsored truce begins Friday morning.
Read more...Mitt Romney's Views On Syria: Arm The Rebels, Keep U.S. Military Out
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But he doesn't explain how to keep weapons in clean hands.
Read more...Hezbollah Claims Responsibility For Drone Sent Into Israel
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Hassan Nasrallah claimed responsbility for a drone launched into Israel. (FreedomHouse/Flickr)
The leader of the Iran-aligned group took credit.
Read more...Turkey Authorizes More Retaliation Against Syria
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Turkey passed a bill Thursday that allows for military action.
Read more...U.S. Tells Iran To Stop Arming Syria
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Iran may beincreasing the conflict between Assad and opposition fighters.
Read more...Syria Opposition Groups Meet In Damascus
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The groups urged Assad's overthrow.
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