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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 - Dec. 9 -
Syrians celebrate in the streets of Damascus after the fall of the Assad regime
NBC News’ Richard Engel reports from Damascus, Syria, where celebrations have broken out following the fall of the regime of Bashar Al-Assad. Questions remain over how rebel factions will begin to ...NBC News - Dec. 9 -
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 - Dec. 9 -
Syria post-Assad power vacuum poses unexpected problems for Middle East, US
The stunning collapse of President Bashar Assad's regime in Syria presents "a moment of historic opportunity," President Joe Biden wrote on X on Sunday.ABC News - Dec. 9 -
The final hours of the Assad regime
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad fled the country, ending 50 years of rule by his familyBBC News - Dec. 9 -
Revolutions Swept the Middle East in 2011. Will Syria’s End Differently?
Bashar al-Assad’s downfall evokes memories of uprisings in Egypt, Libya, Tunisia and Yemen, each of which brought civil war or authoritarian rule. Syrians hope for better.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Syrian rebels topple Assad regime
Overthrowing of regime marks culmination of lightning offensive by rebel groupsFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Ousted Syrian leader Assad flees to Moscow after fall of Damascus, Russian state media say
Russia media say ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad has fled to Moscow and received asylum from his longtime allyABC News - Dec. 8 -
Syrian rebels celebrate fall of Assad regime
Syrian rebels celebrated the fall of President Bashar al-Assad following a swift offensive through the country. Imtiaz Tyab has more on what comes next.CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Biden responds to fall of Assad regime
President Biden expressed cautious optimism over the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, but also noted the situation presents a "moment of considerable risk." Charlie D'Agata has more on the U.S. ...CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Syria live updates: Assad is now in Moscow, Russian state media says
Rebel forces in Syria captured the capital Damascus and toppled the regime of President Bashar al-Assad in a lightning-quick advance across the country.ABC News - Dec. 8 -
As Assad’s Dictatorship in Syria Ends, New Risks for the Middle East Are Huge
The overthrow of the Assad government could mean Russia’s bases in Syria are closed and Iran’s pathway to Hezbollah is cut off. Now Iran, newly vulnerable, will have to decide between negotiation ...The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Syria live: ‘The future is ours’ says Syrian rebel leader after Assad flees – latest updates
Reports from Kremlin source that Russia grants Assad and family asylum; Israeli airstrike on security complex, say regional security sources. We have some more comments from Turkey’s foreign ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Starmer welcomes fall of Assad's 'barbaric regime'
The UK prime minister said it was "early days" when asked whether the government would engage with Syrian rebels.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Syria latest: Syrians celebrate in the streets as Russian media says Assad has arrived in Moscow
Syrians poured into the streets in celebration after a stunning rebel advance reached the capital, ending the Assad family’s 50 years of iron ruleABC News - Dec. 8 -
In Fight for Syria, a Battle for Domination of the Middle East
In a region “already on fire,” analysts say, rebels’ advance toward Damascus is a barometer of the shifting power dynamics that also affect nations like Iran, Turkey, Russia and the United States.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
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 - Dec. 8 -
Analysis of the Bashar Assad regime collapse in Syria
CBS News contributor Andrew Boyd, who previously held leadership positions at the CIA, and Mouaz Moustafa, the executive director of the Syrian Emergency Task Force, provide analysis on the events ...CBS News - Dec. 8 -
President Biden speaks after regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad collapsed
President Biden said the sudden collapse of the Syrian government under President Bashar Assad is a "fundamental act of justice" after decades of repression. Mr. Biden spoke from the White House ...CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Assad's Downfall Marks a New Realignment in the Middle East
Winners and losers have already emerged, Turkey gained, Russia and Iran lost sway—but the gains and losses could prove illusory.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
A welcome end to a brutal Middle East dynasty
Collapse of Syria’s Assad regime brings hope — and fear — to a beleaguered nationFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Assad regime ends in Syria as rebels claim Damascus
Syrian rebels seize Damascus; Assad flees countryNBC News - Dec. 8 -
Watch: The final hours of the Assad regime
After years in power, Syria's President Bashar al-Assad was toppled with surprising speed.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the Syrian rebel leader who overthrew the Assad regime
The offensive by his Islamist group has marked a turning point in the country’s bloody 13-year civil warFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Syrian rebels say Bashar al-Assad has fled Damascus and claim to have captured capital – live updates
Rebels say Damascus is ‘free’ of the ‘tyrant’ Bashar al-Assad after lightning advance across the country. Full report: Rebels say they have advanced into Damascus as residents report sound of ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Trump's return may be a boon for Netanyahu, but challenges abound in a changed Middle East
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is jubilant about President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White HouseABC News - Dec. 8 -
Hollywood and the Middle East mix at Red Sea International Film Festival
One of the Middle East’s fastest-growing film festivals opened Thursday in Saudi Arabia, attracting filmmakers and stars from around the world to present over 120 films from 81 countries in ...ABC News - Dec. 7 -
Trump’s Middle East envoy met Israel and Qatar PMs to broker ceasefire
Steven Witkoff held talks with Netanyahu and Sheikh Mohammed to discuss deal ahead of inaugurationFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Middle East crisis live: thousands flee Homs in central Syria as rebel forces push on
Rebels have captured key cities of Aleppo and Hama, dealing blows to president Bashar al-Assad 14 years after protests erupted across Syria. Iran aims to send missiles and drones to Syria and ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Hegseth Is Fighting to Keep His Nomination Alive
Also, the police are chasing several leads in New York manhunt. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Middle East latest: An Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills a teen in a wheelchair
Palestinian health officials say an Israeli drone strike on a hospital compound in northern Gaza killed a 16-year-old boy in a wheelchair and wounded at least 12 other people, including medical staffABC News - Dec. 5 -
Trump appoints former Middle East negotiator as hostage affairs envoy
President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced his selection of Adam Boehler to serve as special presidential envoy for hostage affairs in his second term. While the position holds the rank of an ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
'Why would I back down?': Embattled Pete Hegseth says Trump told him to keep fighting
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s embattled pick for defense secretary, brushed aside suggestions that he would drop out and said Trump urged him to “keep fighting.”NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Pete Hegseth says Trump told him to ‘keep fighting’ amid rumors he’ll be replaced by DeSantis
Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense vows not to back down despite multiple controversies emerging since he was named. Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s embattled nominee for secretary of defense, ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Wish it away: will the live-action Snow White be a new low for Disney?
A hauntingly bad new trailer for the studio’s next live-action remake promises a nightmarish procession of CGI dwarves. Here are two things that recently happened in very quick succession: my ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
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 - Dec. 3 -
Nicholas Hoult is a man of character — and it's keeping him busy
'What I enjoy doing is trying to disappear and not do the same thing over and over again,' says the actor with three recent releases: 'Juror #2,' 'The Order' and 'Nosferatu.'Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Middle East latest: Israel and Hezbollah trade fire, threatening Lebanon ceasefire
The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has fired into a disputed border zone held by IsraelABC News - Dec. 2 -
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 - Dec. 2 -
So Much for Trump’s Fantasy of a Quieter Middle East
If anything, old conflicts are heating up.The New York Times - Dec. 2