Syria's new Prime Minister is sworn in
Wael Nader al-Halqi, a Sunni member of the ruling Baath party, has been sworn in as Syria's new Prime Minister, in a ceremony performed by Syrian President Bashar Assad.
Assad appointed Wael Nader al-Halqi on Thursday, promoting him from the post of Health Minister. Halqi replaces Riad Hijab, whose defection was a humiliating blow to the regime.
£5M UK boost for Syrian opposition
Britain promised five million pounds to help opposition groups in Syria today - but stressed it would not be providing military aid.
Syria aid reveals UK fears over Islamist rebels
Britain will expand its support to Syrian rebels with an extra £5 million of non-lethal practical assistance, the Foreign Secretary has said