Gates of Vienna News Feed 11/10/2012

The British government is considering supplying arms to the Syrian rebels in an effort to unseat Bashar al-Assad and put an end to the carnage in Syria. Prime Minister David Cameron is said to be considering options that his government had previously rejected.

In other news, the resignation of Gen. David Petraeus as CIA Director means that he will not be able to testify to the congressional committee investigating the attack on the Benghazi consulate on September 11.

Meanwhile, Rep. Allen West’s recount in the 22nd District of Florida has put him ahead in Palm Beach County. That leaves St. Lucie County to be recounted, which is said to have had a turnout of 141% on election day.

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