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Israel launches airstrikes into Syria targeting weapons stockpiles
Israel carried out airstrikes in Syria overnight, targeting Syrian military facilities that have chemical weapons stockpiles and long-range missiles. Israeli troops also seized a border buffer zone ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Israel wants to create ‘sterile’ zone in Syria, says defence minister
Israeli forces have seized territory and reportedly struck hundreds of military targets once controlled by Assad regimeFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Israel strikes hundreds of military targets in Syria
Turkey accuses Israel of displaying occupier mentality and UN envoy says airstrikes must cease. Middle East crisis – live updates Israeli warplanes have intensified an air offensive in Syria, ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Russia’s decline accelerates, thanks to Turkey and Israel in Syria
Assad has fled to Moscow, Iran has withdrawn from Syria and abandoned its mercenaries, and Russia’s remaining soldiers are isolated in the Assadist strongholds of Latakia and Tartus — where its ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Israel strikes targets in Syria after Assad regime falls
Israeli forces carried out airstrikes on targets in Syria as Israel continues to take more aggressive action in the country following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime over the weekend. ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Here’s what may have triggered Trump’s latest jibe that Canada is a state
President-elect Donald Trump joked on social media — as he reportedly did in person — that Canada is a state and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is a governor.MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
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Israel carries out dozens of air strikes across Syria, reports say
Israel says it is acting to stop weapons falling "into the hands of extremists" following the end of Assad's regime.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Israel, US and Turkey launch strikes in Syria to protect interests
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels free prisoners of the former president, Bashar al-Assad, who has fled to Russia. Inside the hunt for hidden cells in Sednaya prison Bombing raids have hit sites ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
In Penny Trial, the Moment May Have Mattered as Much as the Evidence
Jordan Neely’s death on the subway would once have prompted persistent protests. But when it comes to the perception of threat, context is everything.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
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Syria’s President Had Stocks of Chemical Weapons. What Happens to Them Now?
While experts believe that Syria has retained some stocks of chemical weapons, their quantities likely have been depleted and it would be hard for rogue actors to use them.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Israel launches strikes and ground incursion into Syria after Assad downfall
After Syrian rebels took control of Damascus and forced out President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Israel carried out strikes and launched a ground incursion into Syria as a temporary measure to ...NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Make America Happy Again: How the US is forgetting its promises and failing its people
The right of all Americans to pursue happiness may be inalienable, but it has little meaning when so many are denied the basic tools to use it.The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Israel Enters Golan Heights Buffer Zone After Syria’s Assad Falls
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, said he had ordered troops to “take over” the zone between his country and Syria.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Oregon Is an Undefeated Juggernaut Authoring Its Own History
The Ducks became the first expansion team to win the Big Ten in 129 seasons, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Syrians Also Have Israel to Thank for Their Liberation
Israel’s actions diminished Assad’s ability to resist the rebels.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
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Now Syria can dream of a future again
The walls of fear have been destroyed — there is a new landscape of hope that has been hard to even dare to imagineFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Europe may have to double its aid for Ukraine under Trump, diplomats fear
Kyiv told to increase domestic arms production as its officials say they have enough support to fight through 2025. European military aid to Ukraine may eventually need to be doubled if Donald ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Middle East latest: Lebanon closes all its land border crossings with Syria except one
Lebanon said it is closing all land border crossings with Syria except for a main one that links Beirut with the Syrian capital DamascusABC News - Dec. 6 -
Russia warns citizens they may need to leave Syria
Rapid rebel advance deepens crisis for Moscow-allied Assad regime as insurgents approach strategic city of HomsFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Why the rebel capture of Syria's Hama, a city with a dark history, matters
One of the darkest moments in the modern history of the Arab world happened more than four decades ago, when then-Syrian President Hafez Assad launched what came to be known as the Hama MassacreABC News - Dec. 5 -
Xbox May Have Saved This Guy's Life After He Was Hit By A Truck
An Xbox fan has shared a harrowing story of how they were hit by a truck and dragged under it, and how the Xbox in his backpack helped prevent his head from pounding the pavement.. Brandon J on ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
Crime-solving techniques may have solved medieval art mystery
A court handwriting expert may have helped reveal true identity of a leading Byzantine painter.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Mexico announces largest fentanyl seizure in its history
Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department said it was increasing the reward for the top leader of the Jalisco cartel to $15 million.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
A Storied New York Hilton Adds a Grim Chapter to Its History
The hotel, on West 54th Street, was where journalists examined the Pentagon Papers and where Donald Trump delivered a 2016 victory speech.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Guehi to face no action after again defying rules by writing religious message on rainbow armband
Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi will face no formal action from the English Football Association despite defying its rules for a second time by writing a religious message on his uniform during a ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Grandmother may have fallen in sinkhole searching for cat
A 64-year-old grandmother who was searching for her cat may have fallen in a sinkhole in Pennsylvania. Officials provided an update on rescue operations.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Map: Where Rebels Have Advanced in Syria
Syrian opposition fighters have rapidly expanded the territory under their control in northwestern Syria.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Search continues for Pennsylvania grandmother who may have fallen into a sinkhole
A search is underway for a grandmother who may have fallen into a sinkhole linked to an abandoned mine in Pennsylvania. The woman, 64, has been missing since Monday.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Search underway for grandmother who may have fallen in sinkhole
A frantic search is underway in Pennsylvania after a grandmother suddenly vanished. Authorities say she went missing while looking for her cat and is believed to have fallen into a deep 30-foot ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Woman Looking for Cat May Have Fallen Into Sinkhole, Authorities Say
The authorities in Pennsylvania said they had been searching the sinkhole for the 64-year-old woman, and would continue until she is found.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Missing woman looking for cat may have fallen into sinkhole, police fear
Family of Elizabeth Pollard, 64, of Marguerite, Pennsylvania, say she has not been seen since Monday. Authorities fear a grandmother who disappeared while looking for her cat may have been ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Gamers May Spend More Time Watching Games Than Playing Them
Over the last decade, streamers have taken on greater prominence in the gaming landscape and some have even attracted significant fan followings. Now, a new report suggests that players are ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Trump Will Have Enormous Power Over Climate Action. Here’s Why.
Presidents have extraordinary control over climate policy, in part, because it’s been decades since Congress has passed a comprehensive environmental bill.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Plans to 'Make America Healthy Again' may face opposition from Republicans
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to crack down on food dyes and pesticides. He may run into opposition from his own party, which dislikes broad federal regulation.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire tested by intensifying cross-border strikes
Israel hits Lebanon with its largest wave of airstrikes since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, as both sides accuse each other of violations.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Watch: How Jaguar has shifted gears with its concept car
The company has been at the centre of a media storm as a result of its radical revamp.BBC News - Dec. 3
