Istanbul, Turkey, Jumada I 6, 1434, Mar 18, 2013, SPA - Syria's main opposition coalition began a push Monday to form an interim government to provide services to people living in parts of the country now controlled by opposing forces of Bashar Al-Assad regime. "What delayed this before was that there was no agreement on the importance of forming a government," said Burhan Ghalioun, coalition member. "Now people are convinced that a government is necessary." The U.N. says more than 70,000 people have been killed. Twelve candidates have been nominated for Prime Minster, who will be elected by the coalition's 73 members. The vote is expected by Tuesday, according to a report of the Associated Press. --SPA 14:00 LOCAL TIME 11:00 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/1088954