Article updated: 12/11/2012 8:07 PM

U.S. recognizes Syria’s main rebel group

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A Free Syrian Army fighter points his weapon Tuesday as he watches a Syrian Army jet, not pictured, in Fafeen village, north of Aleppo province, Syria.

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President Obama says the newly formed Syrian Opposition Council "is now inclusive enough" to be granted the elevated status, which paves the way for the greater U.S. support for the organization.