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Why the Syrian civil war is reigniting now
Syria's army and its allies are reported to have confronted an attack by forces affiliated with the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces in the north of the country. This comes after rebel fighters ...CBS News - 6h -
Who Are the Syrian Rebels Who Seized Aleppo?
The group now advancing, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, says it wants to replace the Assad government with one inspired by Islamic principles.The New York Times - 10h -
Hunter Biden pardon fallout and strategic timing behind Syria's reignited civil war: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump could use Joe Biden’s pardon of Hunter Biden for his own gain, some worry.NBC News - 8h -
How a Syrian Rebel Went From an American Jail to Seizing Aleppo
Once affiliated with Islamic State and al Qaeda, rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani professes religious tolerance. Many have doubts.The Wall Street Journal - 16h -
Inside Aleppo: Family reunions, nervousness at rebel rule and fear of war
Syria's second city has been captured by the armed rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham from government forces.BBC News - 7h -
Video shows Aleppo's airport abandoned after Syrian rebel forces claim control
Video from Syrian opposition news outlet Shaam Network shows an empty and damaged Aleppo International Airport. Syrian rebel forces claimed to have captured the airport and large parts of the city ...NBC News - 7h -
Key players in Syria's long-running civil war, reignited by a shock rebel offensive
Syria’s long civil war has reclaimed global attention after insurgents seized most of its largest city and dozens of nearby towns and villagesABC News - 10h -
Why Syria's civil war is reigniting
The Syrian military and the Kremlin conducted joint airstrikes Monday on parts of Syria that rebels took control of over the weekend. Fighters seized Syria's largest city, Aleppo, after a battle ...CBS News - 20h -
Syrian rebels reach outskirts of major city of Hama
Advance from Aleppo highlights weakness of regime forcesFinancial Times - 1h -
Syrian insurgents advance on Hama city after capturing Aleppo
Forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad in ‘violent confrontations’ with armed groups in Hama, according to reports. Middle East crisis – live updates Syrian insurgents fighting forces loyal to ...The Guardian - 3h -
The surprise Syrian rebel offensive could be a Mideast turning point
For years, American policymakers have grappled with how to manage the Middle East’s shifting alliances and conflicts while reducing direct military commitments.The Hill - 1d -
Why did Syrian militants HTS seize Aleppo – and how did they do it so quickly?
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s sudden offensive on major city has grabbed global attention but experts are not so surprised. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham , the Islamist militant group that has surged to global ...The Guardian - 1d -
Funeral for murdered Harshita Brella held in India
Ms Brella's family say they are frustrated by the pace of a police investigation into her murder.BBC News - 7h -
Jasleen Kaur, 38, wins the Turner prize 2024
The competition’s youngest contestant scoops the award for animating everyday objects to reflect the pluralities of identity and community. Jasleen Kaur has won the 2024 Turner prize for her work ...The Guardian - 34m -
Israel responds to Hezbollah rocket attack with airstrikes on south Lebanon
Bombing comes an hour after Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu, vowed a ‘strong’ response to Hezbollah’s action. Israel has carried out a series of airstrikes in the Nabatieh district, south Lebanon, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Airstrikes hit hospitals in Syria’s Idlib region as insurgents fight Assad forces
White Helmets say at least 18 people killed in strikes on five healthcare facilities including maternity hospital. A wave of airstrikes has pummelled hospitals and neighbourhoods in the rebel-held ...The Guardian - 23h -
President Trump can win the Nobel Peace Prize — here's how
President-elect Trump has declared that he should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and he could potentially win it by ending the war in Ukraine, brokering peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, ...The Hill - 8h -
Art showcasing Scottish Sikh community wins Turner Prize
The judges praised the artist's "unexpected and playful combinations of material".BBC News - 35m -
Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests, Turner Prize Goes to Jasleen Kaur
The artist, who has supported the protests against the Tate group of museums, won the prestigious British award for an installation that includes a car covered by a giant doily.The New York Times - 34m -
Israeli strikes kill 11 in Lebanon after fire exchanges with Hezbollah that test ceasefire’s limits
Israel has unleashed its largest wave of airstrikes across Lebanon since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last week, killing at least 11 peopleABC News - 10h -
Syria Fighting Worsens Already Dire Conditions in Idlib and Aleppo
Years of war and a powerful earthquake had led to crushing poverty, displacement and breakdowns in services. But over the last several days, the region’s misery deepened.The New York Times - 3h -
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What is the ultimate goal of Syria's rebel forces?
The Syrian military and Russian forces launched joint airstrikes Monday targeting rebel groups that seized control of the nation's largest city, Aleppo. Syria's civil war has stood at a stalemate ...CBS News - 18h -
Rebel offensive boosts Turkey’s influence in Syria
Ankara, long a backer of opposition groups, sees chance to push back Kurdish militants and force Assad to negotiateFinancial Times - 15h -
Who are the rebels threatening Assad's grip on Syria?
The long-running civil war has unexpectedly sprung back into the spotlightBBC News - 10h -
Amid Syria’s Rebel Offensive, a Geopolitical Cauldron Simmers
Iran and Russia, both stretched by conflicts of their own, have experienced setbacks in Syria after a rebel offensive in the northwest of the country.The New York Times - 3h -
Ex-Kansas police detective found dead on first day of federal civil rights trial
A white former Kansas City, Kansas, police detective was found dead Monday of an apparent suicide on the day his federal civil rights trial was set to begin for allegedly sexually abusing Black ...NBC News - 23h -
Gazans displaced by war now face threat of winter
Palestinians displaced by the war are living on Gaza's coast, exposing them to harsh winter storms.BBC News - 14h -
Is the Ukraine conflict a proxy or direct war against Russia?
The difference between them is a matter of perception and interpretation by the (indirect and direct) belligerents involved.The Hill - 2h -
Israel carries out airstrikes in Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire – Middle East crisis live
Israeli military spokesperson says army attacking targets in Lebanon with ‘further details later’. Fighting has had a heavy toll in Lebanon in the last 13 months, with almost 4,000 people killed by ...The Guardian - 23h -
Israel will not differentiate between Lebanon and Hezbollah if ceasefire collapses, defence minister Katz says – Middle East crisis live
Israel Katz says Israel will no longer offer Lebanon an exemption and will enforce ‘maximum impact and zero tolerance’. Israeli media reports that the cabinet is set to meet in the coastal city of ...The Guardian - 6h -
Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down as LPGA commissioner after 3 1/2 years of record prize money
Mollie Marcoux Samaan is leaving after more than three years as LPGA commissionerABC News - 17h -
'The Brutalist' tops New York Film Critics Circle Awards. Carol Kane, Adrien Brody win acting prizes
Brady Corbet’s 3 1/2-hour postwar epic “The Brutalist” won best film from the New York Film Critics Circle on Tuesday, while its lead, Adrien Brody, also won best actorABC News - 1h -
NBA Cup prize money: How much players make for reaching knockout stage, winning title as 2024 bonuses increase
Players on the championship team receive more than $500,000 for winning the in-season tournamentCBS Sports - 1h -
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 - 23h -
Fighting resumes in eastern Congo despite ceasefire between army and rebels
Fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group has resumed in eastern Congo ahead of potential mediation talksABC News - 7h -
Syrian insurgents capture four central towns as government forces reclaim some territory
Syrian opposition activists say insurgents have captured four new towns, bringing them closer to the central city of HamaABC News - 4h -
Star Wars Outlaws Drops To $40 At Amazon For Cyber Monday
Star Wars Outlaws Limited Edition $40 (was ...GameSpot - 1d
