Syria conflict: John Kerry extends US aid to rebels
The US is to step up its support for the Syrian opposition as it fights to topple President Bashar al-Assad.
At a conference in Rome, the US Secretary of State John Kerry announced $60m (£40m) for aid such as food and medical supplies, but not weapons.
The BBC's Middle East editor, Jeremy Bowen reports.
28 Feb 2013
- From the section Middle East