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Where does NBA fine money go? Jaylen Brown wants more player control
Jaylen Brown gave a thoughtful answer when asked about the $25,000 fine he received last week and what happens to that money.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Watch live: Jeffries holds presser as Dems prepare for GOP-controlled government
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will hold a press conference Wednesday morning as Democrats in both chambers of Congress prepare for Republicans to take full control of government following ...The Hill - 14h -
Ski racers, snowboarders challenge sport's governing body to reconsider lucrative investment chance
A group of high-profile ski racers and snowboarders, along with executives and board members, are challenging their sport’s governing body to reconsider a lucrative investment opportunity that ...ABC News - 14h -
‘Do we go back or not?’: Syrians in Germany weigh up returning after fall of Assad regime
While celebrating, many see situation in their homeland as precarious and have made new lives. Reem Alali is still reeling from the news that the brutal regime she fled eight years ago has ...The Guardian - 1d -
Syrians in Germany worried by some politicians' eagerness for them to go home after Assad's fall
Nearly a decade after hundreds of thousands of Syrians arrived in Germany, many are now well-integrated and settled in jobs — and tens of thousands have gained German citizenshipABC News - 1d -
US will support new Syrian government that renounces terrorism, protects rights: Blinken
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday outlined some of the Biden administration's requirements for supporting a new government in Syria, after a rebel military alliance ousted longtime ...The Hill - 1d -
Turkey's 3m Syrian refugees face big decision on going home or staying
Thousands of Syrians have flocked to Turkey's borders with Syria, but not everyone will want to go back yet.BBC News - 1d -
Syrian Military Officials Charged With War Crimes as Government Falls
The officials, Jamil Hassan and Abdul Salam Mahmoud, ran an infamous prison in Damascus and “sought to terrify, intimidate and repress any opposition, or perceived opposition, to the regime,” ...The New York Times - 1d -
Syrian government services come to a 'complete halt' as state workers stay home after rebel takeover
Syria’s prime minister says most cabinet ministers are still at work after rebels overthrew President Bashar AssadABC News - 2d -
Rupert Murdoch loses battle to control succession to his media empire
Media mogul’s three adult children will retain control despite attempt to give his son Lachlan complete control. Analysis: Why Murdoch’s succession case could be major blow to his rightwing ...The Guardian - 2d -
Syrian rebels seek to consolidate control
HTS issues amnesty for conscripted military but Israel grabs territory on borderFinancial Times - 2d -
Syrians celebrate in the streets after Assad government falls
DAMASCUS, Syria — Jubilant Syrians waving flags clambered Monday onto a government tank abandoned in the capital city's main square and took selfies.NBC News - 2d -
Hundreds of Syrians line up at Turkish border crossings as Erdogan expects more to go home
Hundreds of Syrian refugees have gathered at two border crossings in southern Turkey, eagerly anticipating their return to Syria after the fall of Bashar Assad’s governmentABC News - 2d -
How Syrian rebels took control after Assad fled to Moscow
Opposition forces have entered Syria's Damascus and President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly fled to Russia. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab breaks down how the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Shams (HTS) ...CBS News - 2d -
Syrian government still functioning: Prime minister
Syria’s prime minister said the country’s government is still functioning and most cabinet ministers are still working, even after rebels entered Damascus and President Bashar Assad fled the ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump and Biden react to fall of Syrian government
The current and next president responded to the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime after he fled the country as rebels advanced into Damascus.ABC News - 2d -
Auchincloss: Syrian government collapse is a 'potential win' but 'not uncomplicated'
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) said on Sunday that the collapse of the Syrian government is a "potential win" for the U.S. but noted the dynamic is more complicated since the rebel forces are ...The Hill - 3d -
As Syrian Government Loses Control, the Skies Above Go Quiet
For years, people lived in terror of airstrikes by Syrian and Russian planes that helped keep the country’s authoritarian leader in power.The New York Times - 3d -
Syrian government collapses after rebels take control of country's capital
The Syrian government fell early Sunday after rebels entered the capital of Damascus, ending the Assad family’s 50-year rule in the war-torn country. The rebels’ victory concluded a 10-day ...The Hill - 3d -
Syrian Government Teeters as Rebels Reach Damascus
The regime’s security forces and allies were apparently in retreat as President Bashar al-Assad’s whereabouts couldn’t be determined.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensive
Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensiveABC News - 4d -
Syrian prime minister says he is ready to hand over the government to the opposition in a peaceful transition
Syrian prime minister says he is ready to hand over the government to the opposition in a peaceful transitionABC News - 4d -
Syrian rebels claim control of Homs and advance toward Damascus
Syrian rebels claim to have captured a fifth city and are closing in on the capital of Damascus as they carry out a lightning-fast offensive that threatens to further destabilize a region already ...NBC News - 4d -
Syrian rebels say they have taken control of Homs
The city is strategically important to the government, which is also at risk of losing the capital, Damascus.BBC News - 4d -
Lindsey Vonn Returns to Competitive Skiing
Nearly six years after her retirement, the American alpine skiing great was back in action Saturday in a pair of downhill races.The New York Times - 4d -
Syrian war monitor and pro-government media outlet say government forces have withdrawn from key central city of Homs
Syrian war monitor and pro-government media outlet say government forces have withdrawn from key central city of HomsABC News - 4d -
Syrian Rebels Storm Hama as Government Forces Withdraw
Opposition forces advanced on the city of Hama as their startling offensive moved quickly in the direction of the capital, Damascus.The New York Times - 6d -
Where does the Syrian Civil War go from here?
Even the brightest experts, with the most well-connected contacts, didn’t see such a decisive military maneuver coming nearly 14 years into the Syrian Civil War.The Hill - 6d -
One-time Jihadists Now Control Key Syrian Areas
The rebel group H.T.S. was born as an Islamic State branch. But since pivoting from international jihad, it became dominant in Syria’s northwest.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump’s Cabinet choices are disastrous. Why are so many Democrats in Congress quiet?
Trump's Cabinet picks are uniquely dangerous for the country — and many Democrats are acting like everything's normal.NBC News - 6d -
French government topples after losing no-confidence vote. What happens next.
France could be set for months of potentially market-roiling political uncertainty after a no-confidence vote ousted the minority coalition government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
French government of Michel Barnier toppled after losing no-confidence vote – Europe live
Three-month-old government felled by combined vote from parties of left and far right over controversial budget. Boris Vallaud, the head of the centre-left Socialist party (PS) tells the prime ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Syrian Forces Battle Rebels Outside Government Stronghold
The rebels have set their sights on the city of Hama, where President Bashar al-Assad’s government has long maintained strength.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Syrian government forces and rebels battle outside key city of Hama
A government counter-attack reportedly pushed back the rebels after they reached Hama's outskirts.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Syrian rebels close in on symbolic victory in city synonymous with government brutality
Syrian rebel forces were on Wednesday within six miles of the central city of Hama, a city freighted with past horrors for antigovernment forces.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Bucks quiet early season concerns, storm into NBA Cup knockout round with dominant win over Pistons
Franchise cornerstones Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo have led the Bucks' surge toward stability after a rough 2-8 start.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
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 - Dec. 4 -
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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 - Dec. 3 -
What will happen if France’s government loses no-confidence vote?
Decision to push through budget has led to censure motions from left and far-right that could trigger fresh political crisis. French government faces no-confidence vote on Wednesday . France’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
