Top Syrian diplomat in London defects - Associated Press

Top Syrian diplomat in London defects - Associated Press: BEIRUT — Syria's top diplomat in London said he could no longer represent the regime and defected Monday, as civilians fled the commercial hub of Aleppo in droves amid 10 days of fierce battles between rebels and government forces. Britain's Foreign Office said that Khaled al-Ayoubi, the charge d'affaires, told officials that he...