Syria's rebel commander expected to visit United States

Syria's top rebel commander is likely to visit the United States next week, US-based Syrian opposition representatives said on Thursday, and he is expected to make a plea for speedy US arms shipments.

General Salim Idriss, who leads the rebel Supreme Military Council, is expected to go to New York for meetings at the United Nations and will perhaps also visit Washington. His trip to the United States is not fully confirmed and details are still being worked out, said Elizabeth O'Bagy, political director for the Syrian Emergency Task Force advocacy group. (Reuters)