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US May Give Direct Aid to Syria Rebels

Washington Post: Expected policy shift does not include weapons

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 26, 2013 6:30 PM CST

(Newser) – The Washington Post reports that the US is poised to give direct aid to Syrian rebels for the first time. That doesn't mean weapons, however. Think body armor, military vehicles, humanitarian assistance, and maybe military training. John Kerry is expected to hash out the...   Read full story »

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