Germany has expelled four employees of the Syrian embassy in Berlin in a diplomatic move to put pressure on the regime of President Bashar Assad. Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said Monday the expulsion of the four, whose identities weren't released, sends a "clear sign that we are reducing relations with the Assad government to an absolute minimum." Westerwelle says Germany hopes the newly formed opposition - The National Coalition For Revolutionary and Opposing Forces, will be able to form an effective transitional body as soon as possible, according to a report of the Associated Press.
