WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has asked his staff to develop more detailed plans to train and equip moderate Syrian rebels, should Congress approve funding requested by President Barack Obama, the Pentagon said on Thursday.
Obama, under pressure from some lawmakers for greater U.S. backing for Syria's opposition, earlier on Thursday asked the U.S. Congress to approve $500 million (£293.6 million) for such a mission.
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