Ayatollah Khamenei defiant even as Iran evacuates thousands from Syria

Over 4,000 flown home in the face of rebel victory and overthrow of ally Bashar al-Assad

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Firefighters battle Malibu wildfire as thousands evacuate

Crews are working to contain a massive wildfire in Malibu, California. It has burned at least 2,200 acres, or two and a half times the size of Central Park, causing thousands to evacuate. CBS News ...
CBS News - 21h
Fire blows up in Southern California, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate

A wildfire fueled by strong Santa Ana winds blew up in Malibu in Southern California, damaging homes and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. The fire also threatened Pepperdine University. ...
NBC News - 22h
Thousands scour Syria's most horrific prison but find no sign of their loved ones

Tens of thousands came to Saydnaya Prison from all over Syria after the fall of former President Bashar Assad to search for their loved ones
ABC News - 1d
Tens of thousands of people evacuated as Philippines volcano erupts

The Philippines' Kanlaon volcano erupted for nearly four minutes, shooting ash 2.5 miles into the sky and prompting the emergency evacuation of some 87,000 people.
CBS News - 2d
From Trump and Turkey, to Russia and Iran — Syria's regime change has huge global consequences

The dramatic collapse of Bashar al-Assad's Syrian regime at the hands of rebel forces this weekend will have deep ramifications across the globe.
CNBC - 2d
As Assad’s Regime in Syria Needs Help, Iran Exits

The collapse of a partnership built over four decades would reshape the balance of power in the Middle East.
The New York Times - 3d
Iran Begins to Evacuate Military Officials and Personnel From Syria

The withdrawals by one of President Bashar al-Assad’s key backers come amid a resurgent rebel offensive.
The New York Times - 4d
Rebels Advance in Syria as Iran Steps Back

Also, judges rejected TikTok’s effort to avoid a U.S. ban. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
The New York Times - 4d
Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels

In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can ...
The New York Times - Dec. 2