Syria's Nusra Front pledges allegiance to Qaeda's Zawahri

Syria's al-Nusra Front formally pledged allegiance to al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri, according to an audio tape posted online on Wednesday.

Abu Mohammad al-Golani, leader of the Syrian group, said: "The sons of Nusra Front renew their pledge (of allegiance) to the Sheikh of Jihad Ayman al-Zawahri and declare obedience." (Reuters)