Syria Opposition Government

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Syria rebel factions form an opposition government. It's yet to see if it'll last successfully, but it's a good step, it's seeking international recognition from several other countries (neighbouring countries, France, USA, etc). And generally seems a better hope for the future than, um, whichever murderous bastard was the previous dictator, I can't remember.

Fighting and dying continues.

Does anyone have a better read on the situation in syria? I only know whatever's in the headlines on aljazeera english (which is pretty good at listing the international news with less of a pro-UK/USA bias and with a blessed, blessed absence of celebrity gossip and artificial controversies).