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Syrian Rebels, Secular And Islamist, Both Claim The Future




Fighting continued near a police academy in Aleppo; rebels with captured tanks tried to overrun the key government position. Rebels dug in around Damascus as government forces pulled back to defensive positions. A rebel leader said nonlethal aid from the US would not help, while Russia said the aid would fuel more violence. The UN Secretary General said Syria was breaking apart.




Fears that collapse of Assad regime could arm al-Qaeda




The Assassination of Iranian Quds Force General Hassan Shateri in Syria




Once a curiosity, captured tanks a growing part of Syrian rebels' arsenal




Key military players fighting Syria's civil war




US to aid Syrian groups that support al Qaeda's affiliate

The State Department will back the Syrian Opposition Coalition, which opposes the US's designation of the Al Nusrah Front as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, and the Free Syrian Army, which fights alongside with and under the command of Al Nusrah.


Al Nusrah Front claims another suicide attack in Syria




Islamists Gain Momentum in Syria




AP INTERVIEW: Iraq PM warns Syria war could spread




U.S. official: Iraq continues to allow Iranian overflights to Syria




Government aircraft bombarded rebel forces as they tried to overrun a key government position at a police academy near Aleppo. Fighters from the Al Nusrah Front cut off a supply road leading to Aleppo airport.




US 'considers sending armour and vehicles to Syria rebels'




US Secretary of State Kerry said Syrian rebels deserved more support. The statement came amid reports of increased weapon shipments to the rebels. Rebels rejected a Syrian government offer for talks, saying they will not negotiate until Assad leaves.




Saudis Step Up Help for Rebels in Syria With Croatian Arms




Will Iran, Hezbollah go all out to boost Assad?




The Syrian foreign minister said the government was willing to hold talks with the opposition on ending the country's civil war, the first time a high-ranking government official has stated it. The opposition National Coalition dropped its boycott of talks in Rome with Western backers after promises of substantial increases in aid.




Al Nusrah Front claims suicide attack on Syrian defense factory

The suicide attack killed scores of civilian workers at a munitions factory near Hama. Al Qaeda's affiliate in Syria has now claimed credit for nine of the 10 suicide attacks that have been reported in Syria so far this year.


Interview with Abdelasiem El Difraoui on al Qaeda's use of visual media




Syrian Flood Into Lebanon Stirs Fear of Looming Disaster