Syrian rebel group leader slain, replaced

By Kelly Cohen

Published December 26, 2015 4:44pm ET

Syrian rebel group leader slain, replaced — This image made from video made available by Al-Mayadeen, government-controlled Syrian Television, which has been verified and is consistent with other AP reporting shows, drone footage allegedly showing Syrian army airstrikes targeting Zahran Allouch. (Al-Mayadeen via AP video) | AP

After the head of one of the most powerful rebel groups fighting Syrian President Bashar Assad was killed in a strike targeting the group’s headquarters during a Friday meeting, the group has picked a new leader.

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