DAMASCUS The figures of the transitional government in Syria have gradually begun to shape two weeks after the regime's collapse, with new appointments to the critical portfolios of foreign affairs and defense ministers. "The general command announces the nomination of Mr Assaad Hassan al-Shibani to the post of minister in the new Syrian government," a statement said. "He joined the Syrian revolution in 2011... and took part in founding the Salvation Government,” said the text posted on