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The western myth of the ‘guy we can do business with’
Assad, Putin, Gaddafi — the free world too often gets its hopes up about despotsFinancial Times - 13h -
Iran Suffers Blow of 'Historic Proportions' With Assad's Fall
Tehran loses a pillar of its national-security strategy as it prepares for more confrontation with Donald Trump.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
France urges Israel to leave Syria buffer zone as tomb of Assad’s father set on fire – Middle East crisis live
France joins calls for Israeli withdrawal, arguing it is in violation of the 1974 disengagement deal. Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said that the US and Israel were behind the ...The Guardian - 4h -
Trump to ring NYSE opening bell Thursday. Here’s how stocks performed in his first term.
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday. So how well did the S&P 500 do during Trump’s first term?MarketWatch - 5h -
Assad's fall has Iran desperately searching for a new proxy
The fall of the Assad regime in Syria has left Iran and Russia on the outside, while Iran is accelerating its pursuit of a nuclear weapon and al-Shabaab is emerging as a potential proxy for Iran in ...The Hill - 12h -
Bank shares jump after UK court agrees to hear car loans appeal
Supreme Court grants lenders permission to challenge earlier rulingFinancial Times - 13h -
Heathrow predicts Christmas travel boom
UK airport forecasts record December as United Airlines expects festive surgeFinancial Times - 13h -
St Pancras owner lays out plan to boost Channel passenger numbers
Study shows it’s possible to increase capacity from 1,800 travellers an hour to nearly 5,000, says HS1Financial Times - 13h -
Ghanaians give ex-president Mahama a chance to eclipse his shaky legacy
Honeymoon period will be short as John Mahama tries to fix economy, seen as a huge factor in election. Ghana’s electoral commission had been due to announce the official results of Saturday’s ...The Guardian - 14h -
Court blocks The Onion’s attempt to acquire Infowars
Bid for Alex Jones’s conspiracy news site rejected by Texas bankruptcy judgeFinancial Times - 16h -
BP and Shell rein in electricity ambitions to escape ‘valley of death’
Oil majors caught between pro-fossil fuel and pro-climate investors scale back $18bn power generation pushFinancial Times - 19h -
How the Assad regime’s collapse could force Iran to go nuclear
Once the nuclear threshold is crossed, there is no turning back.The Hill - 1d -
Assad's exit opens a chance to rein in his backer Iran. Europe must seize it | Nathalie Tocci
With Iran suddenly weakened, some will demand regime change in Tehran. Europe’s new chief diplomat should pursue nuclear deceleration instead. The fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria is a momentous ...The Guardian - 1d -
Assad regime's collapse is a devastating defeat for Iran
The Assad regime's fall marks a damaging defeat for Iran, the latest in a string of setbacks that have punctured assumptions about Tehran’s power in the region.NBC News - 2d -
What to know about Syrian HTS rebels who seized Syria, ousted Assad regime
The insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, that took over Syria and ousted President Bashar al-Assad, has yet to show how it plans to govern the country torn by more than a decade of civil ...CBS News - 2d -
Israel seizes Syrian buffer zone amid airstrikes on Assad’s ‘weapons depots’
Jordan condemns incursion amid Syrian concerns that aim is to permanently occupy or annex the area. Syria live – latest updates Israeli forces have seized control of a previously demilitarised ...The Guardian - 2d -
Israel Claims Credit for al-Assad’s Ouster, but Sees Risk in His Absence
For Israel’s leaders, Bashar al-Assad’s downfall was made possible by their recent assaults on Hezbollah, Iran and Syria, all of which weakened the Iran-backed axis.The New York Times - 2d -
Eye Opener: Syrians celebrate the fall of Assad regime
Syrians around the world celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime as rebels with ties to terrorism seize control. Police release new images of the possible killer of United Healthcare's CEO. ...CBS News - 2d -
Europe scrambles to adjust to the fall of Assad’s brutal regime in Syria
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With Assad’s Fall, Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’ Unravels
Tehran’s main regional allies are weakened or collapsing: Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, has fled his country, Hezbollah is battered by conflict with Israel, and Hamas is still at war.The New York Times - 2d -
Analysis: Collapse of Syria's Assad is a blow to Iran's 'Axis of Resistance'
For Iran’s theocratic government, it keeps getting worseABC News - 2d -
Rep. Mike Turner says President Assad's fall in Syria "is a blow to Iran, a blow to Russia"
Rep. Mike Turner, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that developments out of Syria that saw President Bashar Assad resign and flee the ...CBS News - 3d -
Assad flees Syria for Moscow as rebels seize Damascus
Deposed leader arrives in Russian capital, according to state newswire, after regime toppledFinancial Times - 3d -
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 ‘lost faith’ in Assad before his ousting
Insider says Tehran declined to provide more military support for now-deposed Syrian leaderFinancial Times - 3d -
Assad flees Syria as rebels seize Damascus
Toppling of regime marks culmination of lightning offensive by rebel groups led by HTSFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump is stacking his White House roster with uber-rich backers
President-elect Donald Trump is filling his next administration with billionaires and other mega-wealthy figures.CNBC - 3d -
Iran, a close ally of Assad, says Syrians should decide their country's future without foreign intervention
Iran, a close ally of Assad, says Syrians should decide their country's future without foreign interventionABC News - 3d -
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Russia says Assad has fled Syria as rebels seize Damascus
Syrian rebel forces have overtaken the capital city of Damascus and toppled the Assad regime that has ruled Syria for generations. Russian officials have confirmed President Bashar Al-Assad has ...NBC News - 3d -
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 - 4d -
Ranking NFL head coach openings: avoid Cowboys & Jets but give Raiders a chance | Inside Coverage
Jason Fitz & Charles Robinson break dow the Detroit Lions win against the Green Bay Packers and rank both the current and likely head coach openings in the NFL based solely on the team’s QB situationYahoo Sports - 5d -
It’s Not Too Late to Rein In Holiday Spending
Research suggests that you’ll spend less than you otherwise would by setting a strict budget — even if you go over the budget.The New York Times - 5d -
With Assad Challenged, a Push to Cut Syria’s Ties to Iran Grows More Unlikely
Even as Israel bombarded Syria, officials say the U.S. and Gulf countries were working to weaken its president’s alliance with Tehran. Rebels’ shock advance has dampened those hopes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Belgian authorities open fraud probe into former EU justice chief days after his mandate ended
Belgian authorities say they have opened a fraud investigation into the former European Union justice chief, just days after his mandate endedABC News - Dec. 4 -
Will the far right in France seize the chance to topple the government?
Triggered by an austerity budget, a no-confidence vote threatens fresh instability – and Macron’s future. Don’t get This is Europe delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up here With threats ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Can Cowboys reach playoffs? Dak Prescott and his teammates 'believe in it,' so let's examine their chances
Dallas has a winnable schedule down the stretchCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Europe must make a choice on the steel industry
There is considerable investment into the green transition waiting to be activated, once policy clarity is achievedFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
FTC opens Microsoft antitrust investigation that Trump administration must carry on or drop
Antitrust enforcers with the Federal Trade Commission have opened a wide-ranging investigation into Microsoft’s business practices, starting off a big legal project that an incoming Trump ...ABC News - Dec. 2 -
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
