Kofi Annan Quits As UN Envoy to Syria
A frustrated Kofi Annan resigned Thursday as special United Nations and Arab League envoy to Syria, where rebels are continuing their push to oust dictator Bashar al Assad. A new report indicates the White House has signed off on covert US aid to Syrian rebels. The Senate rejected a bill aimed at fighting cyber terrorism, while Florida Senator Marco Rubio intoduced legislation to exempt Olympic medal winners from taxes on their winnings.
