Who is the syrian opposition

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The Syrian opposition includes a broad variety of groups, some in exile, some fighting on the front lines. Who are they?

Pressure is mounting on both international actors and those inside Syria to contain the conflict.

France on Tuesday said that it would consider arming Syria's newly formed opposition coalition with weapons should they form a government.

The Local Coordination Committees in Syria said the deaths over the last day come amid heavy fighting.

Secretary of State John Kerry pledged $123 million in new assistance.

Syrian rebel fighters stand guard at a check point in Aleppo's northern Izaa quarter, on November 3, 2012.

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