The outgoing leader of the United States Department of Defense told Congress on Thursday that the Pentagon favors a plan to arm the Syrian rebels attempting to oust President Bashar al-Assad.
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Pentagon in favor of arming Syrian rebels
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US to provide Turkey with attack helicopters
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Syria poised to use chemical weapons:
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Syria ready to talk with armed opposition:
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Syria's Assad 'could be offered immunity'
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What do Syrian rebels want?
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US rules out military option in Syria
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Syria awaits explanation from US over raid
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Afghan lawmakers plan showdown with president
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US looking for more defence sales
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Syrian opposition to open office in us
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Assad: 'I will live and die in Syria'
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Turkey considering response to Syrian shoot down of jet
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Rebels should surrender to peace, security:
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Assad 'not ready to resign':
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India, US national security advisers discuss counterterrorism, defense cooperation
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President Obama should veto the National defense Authorization Act