Jeremy Bowen: Assad's torture prison is the worst facility I have ever seen

Syrian activist whose suffering became symbol of Assad brutality found dead in Sednaya prison

Mazen al-Hamada had escaped to tell the world about regime’s torture before returning to Damascus. Middle East crisis – live updates When he spoke to lawmakers and in lecture theatres around ...

The Guardian - 6d

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 - Dec. 10

My daughter could have died. I blame US insurance companies | Melody Schreiber

I asked my doctor for a shot to protect my premature daughter against RSV. Then we realized we didn’t qualify for insurance. Since Thursday morning, United Healthcare hasn’t left my thoughts – ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

My husband and I have lived in my house for 17 years. Should I finally add him to the deed?

“I have no mortgage.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 10

U.S. indicts 2 former Syrian officials, accuses them of torturing prisoners

Two former high-ranking Syrian military figures who played key roles in President Bashar al-Assad's now-deposed regime have been indicted on war crimes charges in the United States and accused of ...

NBC News - Dec. 10

Saydnaya Prison: Inside Assad’s ‘human slaughterhouse’

The search for loved ones inside Syria's detention centres

BBC News - Dec. 10

Syrian rebels free prisoners from Assad's notorious dungeons who celebrate in Damascus streets

Tens of thousands of people held in Syria's notorious prisons have been freed in the 10 days since the insurgents began their lightning advance across the country that ended with the toppling of ...

ABC News - Dec. 9

U.S. indictment accuses two Syrian officials of torture at notorious prison

Peaceful protesters, including a 26-year-old American woman, were abused at the torture center.

CBS News - Dec. 9

Soucek and Bowen stave off Wolves on emotional night for West Ham

Wolves could not convince Julen Lopetegui to stay at Molineux last year but they have kept him in his current job. Woeful defending from set pieces cost Gary O’Neil’s side again and, while West Ham ...

The Guardian - Dec. 9

Jeremy Bowen: The country now faces a seismic turning point

The worst scenario for Syrians is that their country will spin into violent chaos, writes the BBC's Jeremy Bowen.

BBC News - Dec. 9

Inside the Syrian prison at the heart of Assad’s police state

On the outskirts of Damascus, Saydnaya holds the secrets to the fate of thousands who disappeared under the dictator

Financial Times - Dec. 9

Syrians search notorious Assad jail for underground cells while freed prisoners rejoice

Powerful images have emerged showing Syrians, including women and children, being freed from prisons across the country after the toppling of President Bashar al-Assad.

NBC News - Dec. 9

I wept and wept as I watched the Syrian regime fall. At last, I have a home again | Ammar Azzouz

There will be perilous days to come and the future is uncertain, but around the world we Syrians are celebrating. It happened so fast. In the evening, about 9:30pm UK time (30 minutes after ...

The Guardian - Dec. 9

I have not seen a stock market like this in 42 years. Here's why and how to approach it

Can it last?

CNBC - Dec. 9

Tears of joy and sadness as ‘disappeared’ Syrians emerge from Assad’s prisons

Men, women and children, many jailed for speaking out against regime, reunite with their families. Syria live – latest updates As Syrian rebels led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

As Syrian Rebels Take Charge, Freeing Prisoners of Assad Is a Priority

Many people want to determine the fates of loved ones who disappeared into a notorious military prison that was a symbol of human rights abuses under President Bashar al-Assad.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

Who are the Syrian rebels that have toppled Assad and taken Damascus?

HTS, which has roots in al-Qaeda, is considered a terrorist group by the U.S.

ABC News - Dec. 8

Durbin on Hunter Biden pardon: 'If I have to have a bias in this area, it's a loving parent who wants to protect his child'

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on Sunday noted the past trauma in President Biden’s family when talking about his recent pardon of his son Hunter Biden. “This is a man who loves his children and has ...

The Hill - Dec. 8

Once I would have squirmed if a barista knew my order. But I’m learning to love being a regular | Emma Beddington

It’s nice to be known – even as someone who’s utterly predictable, cake-dependent and often unwashed. We went to the same cafe almost every day during our month-long trip to Venice. It was the same ...

The Guardian - 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

‘I always have a moment of confession’: Peter Sarsgaard on truth, ethics and the quirks of family life

Peter Sarsgaard’s calm authority has brought depth to a huge range of roles, from Dopesick to Batman. He talks about his dismay at Trump’s victory, trying to do the right thing, and raising his ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

Bashar al-Assad reported to have fled Syria as rebels say they have captured Damascus

Celebrations on streets of Syrian cities as as Assad regime appears to have fallen. Live updates: Syrian rebels say they have captured capital as Bashar al-Assad reported to have fled Damascus ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensive

ABC News - Dec. 7

Are there any pitfalls to having my retirement savings in two brokerage accounts? I have $900,000 in an IRA and 401(k).

“I’m 52 years old and I don’t plan on drawing from my IRA until my required minimum distribution.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 7

I left Texas for Spain and have helped thousands of Americans move abroad: 'There’s never been a better time to make the leap'

"I wondered if it was too late to start over at 35, but I took the plunge," says the founder of She Hit Refresh, which helps U.S. women aged 30+ relocate.

CNBC - Dec. 7

‘He has come out an old man’: joy and grief as loved ones released from Assad prisons

Family members describe renewed hopes after decades-long searches for political detainees in ‘Kingdom of Silence’. Moammar Ali has been searching for his older brother for 39 years.. In 1986, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Patriots' Jerod Mayo says 'I still have a lot to learn,' will '100 percent' be a better coach next year

Mayo is reflecting on his first year so far, as the Patriots sit at 3-10

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

Intel adds some much-needed help to its board, with stock on track for its worst year ever

Intel Corp.’s much-needed addition of two executives with semiconductor expertise to its board comes as the chip maker’s stock is on track for its worst year ever, after the ouster earlier this ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 6