A former Syrian official under the rule of former President ... to hide in the United States.” Alsheikh was charged with conspiracy to commit torture which he faces a maximum penalty of 20 ...

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Sham, which overthrew the Assad regime last month, reflects rising U.S. alarm that ISIS could mount a resurgence.

Syria's interim rulers are trying to form a united national army after the fall of Bashar Assad late last year ...