Spokesman Jay Carney addresses reports that chemical weapons may have been used in Syria as civil war continues under the rule of President Bashar al-Assad. (NBC News)
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The U.S. has pledged $60 million in non-lethal aid to the Syrian rebels, leaving the Syrian opposition privately disappointed that they would not be receiving weapons. The U.S. remains concerned that weapons could fall into the wrong hands, but Britain and France are expected to provide military equipment. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports. (Nightly News)
The U.S. has pledged $60 million in non-lethal aid to the Syrian rebels, leaving the Syrian opposition privately disappointed that they would not be receiving weapons. The U.S. remains concerned that weapons could fall into the wrong hands, but Britain and France are expected to provide military equipment. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports. (Nightly News)
Secretary of State John Kerry met with Syrian opposition leaders today and has announced the U.S. will supply Syrian rebels with non-lethal aid. NBC's Richard Engel reports. (TODAY)
Secretary of State John Kerry held a news conference in Rome where he announced a major policy shift, saying the United States "will be providing an additional $60 million immediately in non-lethal assistance to support the coalition in its operational needs." (NBC News)
Syrian activists say rebels have captured a military air base in the country's north, their second strategic victory in as many days. NBCNews.com's Richard Lui reports. (NBCNews.com)
Airstrikes by Syrian military jets are captured on video early Sunday. NBC's Ayman Mohyeldin reports. (msnbc)
In the midst of civil war, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad addressed the country Sunday for the first time since June. He said he would continue to fight violence, blaming the crisis in Syria on al-Qaida and other terrorist groups. NBC's Stephanie Gosk reports. (TODAY)
NBC's Ayman Mohyeldin has more on one of the bloodiest weeks of the 22-month conflict. (NBC News)
The United Nations is now raising the death toll in Syria to over 60,000 as fighting in the country continues. NBC's Frances Kuo reports. (NBC News)