US hesitant to arm Syrian rebels due to al-Qaida

White House says its opposition to arming Syrian opposition forces partly based on extremists operating in the country.

A defected Syrian soldier holds a rifle and flag 390 (R)

A defected Syrian soldier holds a rifle and flag 390 (R)

(photo credit: REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah )

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012 09:47

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