US fears 'fragment' of Syrian state, says Obama advisor:
US national security adviser Susan Rice suggested a subtle shift in American priorities in Syria on Sunday, indicating that the embattled country could soon become a breeding ground for terrorist cells hoping to operate worldwide. Ref. Source 5
State Department shuts down Syrian embassy in DC:
The U.S. Government on Tuesday announced that it was suspending operations for the Syrian embassy in Washington and two consulates in Texas and Michigan. All personnel who aren't U.S. Citizens or legal residents were ordered to leave the United States. Ref. Source 3
NATO Wages Desperate Last Battle in Northern Syria: Op-Ed:
The small northwestern Syrian town of Kassab, located directly on the Syrian-Turkish border, has turned into a pivotal battleground between Syrian security forces and armed militants backed by the Turkish military. Ref. Source 3