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West, Arab States Discussing Exile Offer For Syria’s Assad | Reuters reports that the U.S. and European and Arab governments have begun discussing the possibility for exile for embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. While skepticism persists that Assad would accept such an offer, one official said as many as three countries — including possibly the United Arab Emirates — said they would consider taking him as part of a deal to end violence in Syria. “We understand that some countries have offered to host him should he choose to leave Syria,” a senior Obama administration official said, without naming any of the countries.