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FirstFT: Assad sent planeloads of Syria’s cash to Moscow
Also in today’s newsletter, South Korea’s interim leader faces daunting task, and a Russian petroleum tanker breaks apart in the Black SeaFinancial Times - 38m -
Assad dispatched $250mn of Syria’s cash to Moscow
Central bank sent planeloads of dollars in 2018 and 2019 when dictator was indebted to the KremlinFinancial Times - 5h -
Syria Shudders as Assad’s Prison Atrocities Come Into the Light
At the country’s most notorious prison, Syrians confront their worst fears: that they will never know what happened to the loved ones who disappeared.The New York Times - 8h -
What is Captagon, the Illegal Stimulant Made in Assad’s Syria?
The illegal amphetamine, used across the Middle East, became Syria’s biggest export during its 13-year civil war.The New York Times - 2d -
Obscurity awaits Bashar al-Assad in Moscow after Putin offered personal escape route
Deposed Syrian president and his family are unlikely to live an extravagant lifestyle in Russia. Instead, they will probably be hidden away in a secluded estate, shielded from public view. He was ...The Guardian - 2d -
Israel pushing into Syria after Assad's regime fall
Hundreds of U.S. troops are in Syria to help prevent ISIS there. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab is in Syria as more questions emerge about the future of the country torn by civil war and as Israel pushes in ...CBS News - 4d -
The global players in Syria before and after Assad
Global powers who have been involved in the 13-year civil war have a vested interest after Assad's fall.BBC News - 5d -
Syria and Assad’s fall — it's really all about colonialism
The Sykes-Picot Agreement, which divided the Middle East between the British and French, has led to an uneasy rumbling in the region, as various groups vie for control of the countries created by ...The Hill - 5d -
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Memo to the Assads: Putin may welcome you in Moscow, but I wouldn't drink his tea | Marina Hyde
The Russian leader may be a warm and attentive host: he may also be cross that Assad is now his problem. But then life’s full of uncertainty, isn’t it? . It’s fair to say the TV show Schitt’s Creek ...The Guardian - 5d -
What's next for Syria after fall of Assad regime?
Bashar al-Assad's rule in Syria has come to an end. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab is following the latest from Turkey, near the border with Syria. Then, John Kirby, White House ...CBS News - 5d -
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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 - 6d -
Assad’s Syria Was Brutal. Will What Comes Next Be Better?
It is hard not to worry that Syrians’ sense of deep relief today could be followed by a new set of horrors tomorrow.The New York Times - 6d -
Bashar al-Assad of Syria Falls to Rebels
President Bashar al-Assad had kept opposition forces at bay for a decade with help from Russia and Iran. But rebels struck at a moment of weakness for those countries.The New York Times - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Assad granted asylum in Russia, arrives in Moscow
Syrian President Bashar Assad and his family have been granted asylum in Russia and arrived in Moscow on Sunday after the Syrian government fell. The rebels’ victory early Sunday concluded a 10-day ...The Hill - 6d -
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 -
Assad's Rule Collapses in Syria, Raising Concerns of a Vacuum
The events set off celebrations among the population but also sparked concerns about how the disintegration of the regime would reverberate in the region.The Wall Street Journal - 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 -
Assad flees Syria for Moscow as rebels seize Damascus
Deposed leader arrives in Russian capital, according to state newswire, after regime toppledFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
What’s Next for Syria After the Collapse of Assad’s Government?
Predicting Syria’s future is challenging, as the government’s sudden demise took many people who have watched the region for years by surprise.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 -
How the Assad family built an empire of fear in Syria
Hafez and his son Bashar killed countless people over five decades and oversaw the country’s descent into kleptocracyFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Assad flees Syria as rebels seize Damascus
Toppling of regime marks culmination of lightning offensive by rebel groups led by HTSFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
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Assad regime ends in Syria as rebels claim Damascus
Syrian rebels seize Damascus; Assad flees countryNBC News - Dec. 8 -
What is next for Syria after Assad’s fall?
The real test for the country and Middle East will come when triumphant but disparate rebel factions divide the spoils — and whether they can share powerFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Assad regime in peril as insurgents near Syria's capital: What to know
Syrian rebels on Saturday battled government forces in an effort to take control of the crucial city of Homs as they advanced toward the country's capital, Damascus -- moves that catapulted ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Syria's Assad Finds Himself Alone as Enemies Close In
Facing the collapse of his rule, President Bashar al-Assad sought help from his backers in Russia and Iran. He came away empty-handed.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 7 -
Leader of Syria’s Resurgent Rebels Lays Out Strategy to Oust Assad
In an interview, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the Islamist rebel heading an offensive moving toward Damascus, said the operation was a long time coming.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
The Sudden Rebel Advance in Syria Creates 'Real Possibility' of Assad's Fall
Capturing Hama would leave just one major city, Homs, in government hands on the road from rebel-held northern Syria to Damascus.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
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 -
Moscow claims ‘external forces’ seeking to escalate violence in Syria
Statement comes as Ukrainian intelligence says Russia will send mercenaries to support flagging troops allied to Damascus. Moscow has condemned “external forces” seeking to escalate violence in ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Who are the rebels threatening Assad's grip on Syria?
The long-running civil war has unexpectedly sprung back into the spotlightBBC News - Dec. 3 -
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 - 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 -
Syria crisis due to Assad’s refusal to engage with opposition, says Turkish minister
Iran’s foreign minister blamed Israel’s intervention instead, but emergency talks in Ankara said to be ‘constructive’. Middle East crisis – live updates The crisis in Syria is the result of ...The Guardian - Dec. 2