Syria declared a key opposition group in U.S. a terrorist organization . New report says it is the most effective group in the opposition , with about 5,000 fighters . bin Laden 's : The group has ties to al-Nusra 's but also seeks to provide social services . Bin Laden urged regional groups , `` If asked , it would be better to say there is a relationship with al Qaeda , which is simply a brotherly Islamic connection , and nothing more , '' according to CNN . She says the chances are slim that it could be persuaded to give up radical goals .
Syria declared a key opposition group in U.S. a terrorist organization . New report says it is the most effective group in the opposition , with about 5,000 fighters . bin Laden 's : The group has ties to al-Nusra 's but also seeks to provide social services . She says the chances are slim that it could be persuaded to give up radical goals .