General says Syria too complex to give lethal aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The situation in Syria is too complicated right now to provide opposition forces with lethal aid, a senior U.S. military commander said during congressional testimony Tuesday.

Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis, the top officer at U.S. Central Command, said he is concerned U.S. enemies might wind up with weapons that are given to the rebels fighting Syrian President Bashar Assad because of instability throughout the country.