The Obama administration should back their efforts to form a transitional government that can begin to govern rebel-controlled areas of Syria as soon as possible and put to rest any doubts about our support.

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Members of delegation of former king Mohammad Zahir told CNN that the Northern Alliance and the king's factions, which together make up a majority of the conference participants, have agreed to form a transitional council of 120 to 200 members.

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He said Britain welcomed the NTC's pledge to form an inclusive transitional government before democratic elections.

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Members will form a full cabinet by early next week with Mr Nobbs as transitional leader to oversee the implementation of the new committee system.

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