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Soldiers of the Free Syrian Army are set to receive training and weapons from the US and allies (File-AFP)

March 14th, 2015 - 07:31 GMT

U.S. to provide $70 million to Syrian rebels

State Department announces plan to increase both military and non-lethal assistance to anti-Assad groups.

The $70 million in aid pledged on Friday brings the total U.S. aid to the Syrian opposition fighters to nearly $400 million. (AFP/File)

March 14th, 2015 - 06:00 GMT

U.S. pledges $70 million in aid to Syrian opposition forces