Top of the Hour: Army Defectors Attack Syrian Base, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

Defectors from Syria’s Army reportedly attacked an Air Force intelligence complex near the capital of Damascus on Wednesday. The assault comes on the same day the Arab League will meet to formally suspend Syria.

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