Turkey Recognizes Syria Rebels

The newly formed rebel coalition in Syria got another major boost today: Turkey announced its formal support, days after France became the first Western nation to do so, reports the Voice of America. The Syrian National Coalition is "the sole legitimate representative of the people of Syria," said Turkey's foreign minister. The big question remains, though: Will these words of support translate into weapons and military help? The answer seems to be, maybe, but it's still a long ways off, reports the Christian Science Monitor. France is expected to raise the subject with the EU next week, but arms shipment look doubtful. One huge hurdle: The US isn't on board. (More Syria stories.)