Trump says Turkey was behind Islamist groups that toppled Assad
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Washington in Direct Talks With Islamist Faction That Toppled Assad
U.S., allies are pressing for a swift transition in Syria to avert a descent into chaos.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Behind Trump's comments on Ukraine's war against Russia
President-elect Donald Trump's latest comments on Ukraine's war against Russia may signal a major shift in U.S. foreign policy once he takes the White House. Tom LoBianco, co-founder and national ...CBS News - 7h -
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ECB’s Lagarde says ‘darkest days’ of high inflation are behind Eurozone
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Joy in Syria after Assad's fall but also fears that Islamist victors will rule as al Qaeda 2.0
There is celebrating in the streets of Damascus after dictator Bashar al-Assad fled to Moscow, while crowds poured into Sednaya prison, where political prisoners were held. But although the ...CBS News - 1d -
What just happened in Syria? Unpacking the historic week that toppled Assad
Syria has had a week like no other, rebels toppling President Bashar al-Assad and opening Saydnaya prison, while the hunt for American Austin Tice continues.NBC News - 1d -
Transport group says German buses, trains depend on Syrian drivers
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US officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says American officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that led the overthrow of Bashar Assad’s government but is designated a foreign ...ABC News - 2d -
Hezbollah chief: Group lost supply route in Syria after al-Assad fall
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Blinken says US has been in direct contact with Syrian group that ousted Assad and is designated terrorist organization
Blinken says US has been in direct contact with Syrian group that ousted Assad and is designated terrorist organizationABC News - 2d -
A diminished Hezbollah is made even weaker by the toppling of Assad in Syria
A severely hobbled Hezbollah was in no position to help defend former Syrian President Bashar Assad, a longtime ally, from the lightning-fast insurgency that toppled himABC News - 2d -
Turkey Emerges as a Big Winner in the Wake of al-Assad’s Ouster
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had long worked with the rebels who overtook Damascus. His influence over Syria is now likely to grow.The New York Times - 2d -
Turkey's foreign minister says his country's embassy in Syria's capital of Damascus will reopen on Saturday
Turkey's foreign minister says his country's embassy in Syria's capital of Damascus will reopen on SaturdayABC News - 3d -
What's behind Trump's claim about 300,000 "lost" migrant kids?
Republicans have repeatedly alleged the Biden administration lost track of hundreds of thousands of unaccompanied minors. But experts say they're distorting the facts.CBS News - 4d -
U.S. Appeals for Unity Behind New Syrian Government After Fall of Assad Regime
The secretary of state said the goal of visits to Jordan and Turkey was to unite countries behind a peaceful transition.The New York Times - 4d -
Turkey says Ethiopia and Somalia to negotiate Horn of Africa deal
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces talks between the two countries to end dispute over breakaway Somaliland regionFinancial Times - 4d -
Behind Christopher Wray's decision to leave FBI before Trump becomes president
Christopher Wray's intention to leave his post as FBI director is not surprising given President-elect Donald Trump's past comments about his intentions to replace him. CBS News' Nicole Sganga ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump picks Kimberly Guilfoyle and Tom Barrack to be ambassadors to Greece and Turkey
President-elect Donald Trump said he would nominate former Fox News personality Kimberly Guilfoyle and his longtime billionaire friend Tom Barrack to serve as ambassadors to Greece and Turkey ...NBC News - 6d -
Syrians await Turkey border entry after fall of Assad's regime
Syrian refugees who fled to Turkey during President Bashar al-Assad's regime are awaiting entry back into their country after the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, took over. CBS News' ...CBS News - 6d -
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, leader of Syrian rebels who toppled Assad
Designated by the U.S. as a terrorist and with a $10 million bounty on his head, Abu Mohammed al-Golani has emerged as the leading figure in Syria’s liberation from the decades-long oppressive ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Behind Trump's promises on birthright citizenship, pardons for Jan. 6 rioters
President-elect Donald Trump sat down for his first interview since being elected for a second term in the White House. Trump mentioned his plans on birthright citizenship and potential pardons for ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
What to know about the toppling of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria
Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has fled to Moscow after rebels toppled his regime and took control of the Syrian government over the weekend. CBS News homeland security contributor Samantha ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Celebration and uncertainty in Syria after rebels topple Assad dictatorship
Syrian rebels are rejoicing after seizing control of the government over the weekend, toppling the dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad that had been responsible for brutal crimes against the Syrian ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
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 - Dec. 9 -
Syrian rebels topple Assad and Trump talks Day 1 of his presidency: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump details his plans for Day 1 of his presidency.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria's Assad?
Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the militant leader who led the stunning insurgency that toppled Syria’s President Bashar Assad, has spent years working to remake his public image and that of his fightersABC News - Dec. 9 -
Syrian rebels topple Assad regime
Overthrowing of regime marks culmination of lightning offensive by rebel groupsFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Who are the Syrian rebels that have toppled Assad and taken Damascus?
HTS, which has roots in al-Qaeda, is considered a terrorist group by the U.S.ABC News - Dec. 8 -
Assad’s murderous regime has been toppled – but what will fill the vacuum in Syria? | Simon Tisdall
The challenges ahead are truly daunting for a country torn apart by 13 years of civil war and split between rival factions. For once, use of the word “historic” is justified in describing the ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
'No-one slept in Syria last night' - how news of Assad's toppling spread
Residents in the Syrian capital tell of an anxious night waiting for news of the fall of Bashar Al-Assad.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
‘We can barely believe what’s happening’: how Syria’s frozen conflict flared into hot war that could topple Assad
With insurgents closing in on Damascus, questions remain over whether the Assad regime will dig in, and if Hayat Tahrir al-Sham are as moderate as they seem. When Islamist militants swept into her ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
As Assad’s power crumbles, Turkey, Iran and Russia disagree on way forward for Syria
Foreign powers urge opposition groups to end fighting and preserve single, united country at talks in Qatar. The three key external national actors in the Syrian crisis tried to regain control of ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Republican senator says she's not yet behind Hegseth as defense secretary
After meeting with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for defense secretary, Republican Sen. Joni Ernst said she's not yet ready to support him. But Hegseth says he's optimistic and will ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Turkey hotel lift death was murder, says brother
Tyler Kerry's younger sibling tells the BBC he wants justice.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Trump Has ‘Lost Faith’ in N.R.A., Says Gun Group Official
In a new letter, an N.R.A. vice president said the troubled group needed to rebuild trust with Donald J. Trump and his inner circle.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Blinken: Islamist advances show al-Assad supporters distracted
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Fani Willis ordered to turn over communications in Trump case to conservative group
A Georgia judge ordered Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to turn over to a conservative watchdog group any communications she may have with special counsel Jack Smith or the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
135 killed in football stadium crush, Guinea rights groups say
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Immigration advocacy group launches political arm to counter Trump agenda
A top immigration advocacy group announced on Tuesday a new political arm to highlight the human consequences of the incoming Trump administration’s immigration enforcement plans. The Immigration ...The Hill - Dec. 3
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