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Cease-Fire Between Kurdish and Turkish-Backed Forces Is Extended in Northern Syria
U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led forces say they have come under fresh attack in several places by a Turkish-backed militia, even as Washington seeks a lasting cease-fire.The New York Times - 5h -
C.I.A. Director Arrives for Talks Amid Rising Hopes for Gaza Cease-Fire
The pace of peace talks has picked up, pushed by multiple factors, including wars in Lebanon and Syria that have seriously weakened Hamas’s allies and the election victory of Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - 10h -
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U.S.-backed forces concerned ISIS could regroup in Syria
As the new Syrian authority establishes itself, U.S.-backed forces in the region are concerned about ISIS potentially regrouping. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.CBS News - 1d -
American-backed forces work to keep ISIS at bay in Syria
The U.S. has been conducting airstrikes in Syria since the fall of the Assad regime, in part, it says, to prevent a resurgence of ISIS. Holly Williams got an on-the-ground look at how ...CBS News - 1d -
Why America’s Kurdish Allies Are Under Threat in a New Syria
The Kurds helped the United States contain the Islamic State. Now they fear a resurgent Turkey that has long considered them an adversary. Here’s a guide.The New York Times - 2d -
OpenAI Fires Back at Elon Musk’s Lawsuit
The artificial intelligence start-up argues that Mr. Musk is trying to hamstring its business as he builds a rival company.The New York Times - 4d -
U.S.-backed forces worry ISIS could try to capitalize on Assad's ouster
CBS News goes inside a Syrian prison holding thousands of ISIS fighters, where the U.S.-backed forces in charge say the Assad regime's collapse presents new risks.CBS News - 5d -
Russia appears to pull back its forces in Syria
Satellite imagery and Ukrainian intelligence suggest activity consistent with drawdown at Moscow’s key air baseFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump to Europe: Overseeing a Ukraine Cease-Fire Would Be Your Job
The president-elect told the French and Ukrainian leaders that he would want European troops to be present in Ukraine.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Friday Briefing: Israeli Forces to Stay in Syria for Now
Plus, British pubs are scrambling for Guinness.The New York Times - 6d -
U.S. Hopes for a Gaza Cease-Fire and Hostage Deal ‘This Month’
In the Middle East for a last-ditch diplomatic effort before leaving office, Jake Sullivan, a top White House official, said the current talks were different than those in the past.The New York Times - 6d -
Democrat Goldman: Wray should have forced Trump to fire him
Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) said Thursday he thinks FBI Director Christopher Wray should not have decided to resign at the end of President Biden’s term and should have, instead, stayed on and forced ...The Hill - 6d -
How Trump can exert influence the day after a cease-fire in Ukraine
Achieving a genuine cease-fire will be an extremely complex process, requiring meticulous oversight by the U.S. and its allies.The Hill - 6d -
Fear of factional fighting drives 100,000 Syrians to northern Kurdish areas
Rival forces backed by US and Turkey seek to secure territory after Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham toppled regime. Middle East crisis – live updates More than 100,000 people are estimated ...The Guardian - 6d -
U.S. Strategy on Syria Risks ISIS Resurgence, Kurdish General Warns
Gen. Mazlum Kobani, commander of Kurdish forces in Syria, said recent decisions by the U.S. in Syria potentially “leaves a vacuum” that ISIS could take advantage of.The New York Times - 6d -
Malibu's Franklin Fire forcing mass evacuations with little containment
The Franklin Fire burning in Malibu had torched nearly 4,000 acres and was 7% contained as of Wednesday evening. Thousands of nearby residents remained under mandatory evacuation orders. CBS News ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Clashes erupt between Somalia's federal troops and regional forces over a disputed local election
Clashes have erupted in a southern town in Somalia between the country’s federal government forces and regional troops of the state of Jubbaland amid escalating tensions over a disputed regional ...ABC News - Dec. 11 -
U.S. forces working to prevent reemergence of ISIS in Syria
The U.S. has around 900 troops deployed to Syria to help prevent ISIS from reemerging as concerns rise that extremists could take advantage of the power vacuum in the wake of the Assad regime. CBS ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
The Papers: Israel 'sinks navy' in Syria and Rayner to force through jail plans
Strikes carried out by Israel inside Syria and plans to deliver more prison space lead the papers.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Fire blows up in Southern California, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate
A wildfire fueled by strong Santa Ana winds blew up in Malibu in Southern California, damaging homes and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. The fire also threatened Pepperdine University. ...NBC News - Dec. 11 -
Russian forces stay put at key military bases in Syria
Satellite imagery shows no signs of withdrawal from air and naval facilitiesFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Franklin Fire Burns in Malibu as Residents Are Forced to Evacuate
The Franklin fire started late Monday night and had burned more than 1,800 acres by early Tuesday morning, as large parts of Southern California braced for dangerous wildfire conditions.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Explosive brush fire forces evacuations in southern California
A mandatory evacuation is in place in southern California due to an explosive brush fire in Malibu. Officials say at least 1,700 acres have already burned. High winds are spreading the fire. CBS ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Israeli Ground Forces Cross into Syria, Officials Say
Israeli ground forces have overtly crossed into Syrian territory for the first time since the 1973 October War, passing the demilitarized border zone, two Israeli officials said.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Talks Gain Steam, Officials Say
While a deal was not yet in hand, a crack in the stalemate comes after Israel and Hezbollah reached a truce and President-elect Donald J. Trump ratcheted up the pressure for an agreement.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
With Syria in Flux, Turkish Forces Attack U.S.-Backed Forces
Rebels supported by Turkish air power fired on a Kurdish-controlled city in northern Syria, pitting proxies of the U.S. and Turkey — NATO allies — against each other.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Assad dynasty collapses in Syria as rebel forces claim Damascus
The defense forces of the Russia and Iran-backed Assad government have been struggling to stave off the lightning advance of rebel forces.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
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JD Vance backs Trump on Syria: 'This is not our fight'
Vice President-elect JD Vance backed President-elect Trump’s position on Syria, whose government collapsed as rebels marched into the capital city of Damascus early Sunday morning. “As President ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Rebels Advance in Syria as Iran Steps Back
Also, judges rejected TikTok’s effort to avoid a U.S. ban. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Rebel army seizes one of Syria's biggest cities as government forces retreat
Rebel forces entered the Syrian city of Hama and forced out government troops Thursday in a development that may have significant consequences in the country's 14-year-long civil war.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
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 -
Cease-Fire Between Israel, Hezbollah Teeters as Sides Exchange Fire
The flare-up in fighting highlights the ambiguities within the deal over how the cease-fire should be enforced.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Why Israel and Hezbollah Are Still Firing Amid a Lebanon Cease-Fire
Some violations of the truce, and some amount of violence, are to be expected, analysts say, and do not necessarily mean the deal will collapse and war will resume anytime soon.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire threatened after barrage of attacks
Israel and Hezbollah traded new attacks Monday, stoking concerns their fragile cease-fire could unravel less than one week after going into effect, but the Biden administration insists the deal is ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
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 - Dec. 2 -
Hezbollah and Israel Trade Fire, Further Testing Cease-Fire
Both sides have accused each other of violating the deal; Hezbollah fired into Israel for the first time since the truce took effect, and Israel responded with airstrikes.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
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 -
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
