Syria Crisis: European Countries Expected To Start Arming Rebels -- The Guardian
Syrian opposition representative in UK says 'breakthrough' is expected after relaxation of EU rules
Some European countries are expected to break with Washington and start supplying the Syrian rebels with weapons in the next few months, the representative of the Syrian opposition in Britain has told the Guardian.
The National Coalition's London representative, Walid Saffour, predicted that by the next meeting of the western and Arab Friends of Syria group in Turkey, due in late spring or early summer, "there will be a breakthrough that will end the restrictions of the European countries".
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MIDDLE EAST
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Assad forces take Aleppo village, reopening supply line.
Syrian rebel chief: Fighters desperate for weapons.
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Iraqi forces attack FSA positions inside Syria.
UN chief warns of Syrian war spreading regionally.
Iraqi finance minister announces resignation.
U.S. senators press resolution to green-light Israeli attack on Iran.
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ASIA
Bangladesh riots death toll hits 45.
Violent protests in Delhi over minor's 'rape'.
Philippines calls on fighters to leave Sabah.
China accuses Japan of escalating tensions over disputed islands.
Former Pakistan President sets mid-March return.
"Execution parade" of four behind Mekong murders angers Chinese.
Salvage of grounded US ship in Philippines faces delay.
Activists to call for sanctions over Thailand's elephant ivory trade.
AFRICA
Congo government troops retake territory left by rebels.
DR Congo: Bunagana residents flee M23 clashes to Uganda.
Four million south Sudanese may struggle to eat in 2013: U.N..
Ethnic clashes flare in Guinea, president asks for calm.
Djibouti police battle crowds protesting election result.
U.N. chief Ban seeks speedy talks on Mali peacekeepers.
Kenyans to cast votes in historic election, five years after bloodshed that followed last vote.
With Kerry on the way, Egypt liberals angry at US.
8 South African police arrested after man dragged behind vehicle.
EUROPE
Obama, Putin discuss Syria, Iran, set June meeting.
Italy's Grillo lists conditions for backing a government.
Posters promoting African Pope appear in Rome.
Spain fights Catalan push for secession.
Democracy making strides in former Soviet Armenia.
Paris seeks alternative to 75% tax.
Adopted Russian child's death 'accidental'. Russia 'concerned' over Max Shatto Texas death ruling.
EU introduces illegal timber import controls.
AMERICAS
IMF to revise US growth forecast, sequester blamed.
Obama formally orders "deeply destructive" cuts, blames Congress.
Sequestration kicks in: 'The pain will be real'.
US study gives boost to Keystone oil pipeline.
Chavez undergoing "tough" chemotherapy: Venezuela VP.
Colombia says crucial moment for FARC peace talks.
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Argentina's President pleads for talks on Falklands.
Bolivian soldiers held in Chile return home.
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US soldier faces July 1 trial over Fort Hood massacre.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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