Kurds in Iraq, Syria celebrate Newroz festival of spring

Kurds in Iraq and Syria this week have marked the Newroz festival, a traditional celebration of spring and renewal, at a time when many are hoping that a new political beginning is on the horizon

ABC News - 21h

Syrian Kurds celebrate deal with Damascus as coastal residents remain wary after violence

In northeast Syria, revelers took to the streets after the announcement of a breakthrough deal between the central government in Damascus and local Kurdish-led authorities

ABC News - Mar. 11

Leader of ISIS in Iraq and Syria killed, Pentagon says

On his Truth Social platform Friday night, President Trump wrote that "the fugitive leader of ISIS in Iraq was killed."

CBS News - Mar. 14

Millions of people celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors

Millions of people in South Asia are celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and feasting on traditional sweets ...

ABC News - Mar. 14

Holi 2025: India comes alive with the festival of colours

The festival, celebrated in India and abroad, commemorates the victory of good over evil.

BBC News - Mar. 13

Monday Briefing: Violence Continues in Syria

Plus, reading festivals in India.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Syria shows dangerous signs of Iraq’s post-Saddam chaos

Democracy and peace are not guaranteed when a dictator falls — sometimes, a country’s fate turns uglier and messier.

The Hill - Mar. 13

Islamic State leader in Iraq and Syria killed, US says

Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifa was head of IS's most senior decision-making body, the US Central Command said.

BBC News - Mar. 15

L.A. Times Festival of Books lineup features Chelsea Handler, Stacey Abrams, Amanda Gorman, Jon M. Chu and more

The L.A. Times Festival of Books lineup is here. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this year's festival will feature Chelsea Handler, Stacey Abrams, Amanda Gorman, Jon M. Chu and more.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 12

Celebrate Holi with our Cityzens shirt competition!

Celebrate Holi in style by participating in City's exciting Cityzens competition! This festive season, we're offering you the chance to win all of our 2024/25 shirts, including the special Noel ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Senior Islamic State Leader Killed in Joint Iraqi-U.S. Operation, Iraq Says

The killing comes as the group has been reconstituting in Syria, carrying out more attacks than at any time since it lost control of its territory nearly six years ago.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

Purim in Casablanca: Celebrating in Gaza’s shadow

For Morocco’s Jews, the festival of Purim, beginning March 13, has contemporary resonance, illustrating the tenuous existence of diaspora Jewish communities throughout history and the world.

The Hill - Mar. 10

Nub's Nob celebrates spring skiing with Soaker Cup

Gavin Galbraith, 18, took home the top prize during the Soaker Cup on Saturday at Nub's Nob.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Kurdish Fighters Called a Truce, but Turkey Kept Up Lethal Strikes

Turkey is still bombing armed Kurdish insurgents in Iraq and Syria, even after their leader urged them to lay down their arms and disband, and their group declared a cease-fire.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

Trump says ISIS chief killed in Iraq

President Trump on Friday announced that ISIS’s second in command was killed in Iraq this week, touting it as an example of his administration’s “peace through strength” military philosophy. “He ...

The Hill - Mar. 15

Seminole Spring Weekend set for April 3-6

Florida State Athletics will celebrate Seminole Spring Weekend presented by Whataburger from April 3-6, when five Florida State sports will be playing home events.Men’s tennis will begin the ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Independent Games Festival starts with a plea for supporting game devs

Shawn Pierre, the chairperson of the Independent Games Festival, opened the Independent Games Festival Awards with a plea to support game developers.

VentureBeat - 2d

Syria's Druze seek a place in a changing nation, navigating pressures from the government and Israel

Syria’s Druze minority is trying to navigate a new, uncertain Syria

ABC News - Mar. 10

Iraq fears power cuts as US ends sanctions waiver for electricity purchases from Iran

The United States has declined to renew a waiver that had allowed Iraq to buy electricity from Iran without running afoul of sanctions, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad said Sunday

ABC News - Mar. 9

BBC joins White Helmet volunteers in Syria as they respond to deadly attacks

The BBC accompanies the civil defence group as they respond to violence in Syria's coastal region.

BBC News - 1d

What we know about recent violence in Syria

Violence erupted in Syria among the security forces in power and Bashar al-Assad's loyalists. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports.

CBS News - Mar. 10

With three films at the festival, Kate Mara is this year's unofficial queen of SXSW

With 'The Astronaut,' 'The Dutchman' and 'Friendship' all playing at the festival, actor Kate Mara is making a robust showing of her versatility and depth.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7

How Gustavo Dudamel's Mahler festival grooves for young and old

An all-day marathon of youth orchestras from around L.A. proves to be a highlight of the L.A. Phil's Mahler Grooves festival, which continues this weekend.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7

Syria’s Interim President Calls for Unity Amid Fresh Fighting

More than 1,000 people have been killed in clashes in the coastal provinces of Syria, according to one war monitoring group.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

First Druze crossing in 50 years as Israel courts allies in Syria

Its overtures towards the Druze is part of strengthening its defences against Syria's new leaders.

BBC News - Mar. 14

What to Know About Nowruz, the Persian New Year

More than 300 million people in Iran and beyond celebrate the ancient holiday. It’s tied to the spring equinox and has roots in the Persian Empire. Here’s what to know.

The New York Times - 2d

Hundreds of civilians reported killed in massacres as violence in Syria spirals

International alarm is growing over fighting in western Syria, where hundreds of civilians have been reportedly killed amid intense clashes.

ABC News - Mar. 8

Syria's neighboring foreign ministers call for lifting sanctions and reconciliation

Syria’s top diplomat and his counterparts from neighboring countries have called for the lifting of Western-led sanctions and post-war reconciliation

ABC News - Mar. 9

Hundreds of civilians have been killed in Syria. Here's what we know.

Hundreds of civilians have been killed in Syria in the last 48 hours, marking the deadliest eruption of violence since the fall of the Assad regime in December.

NBC News - Mar. 9

Hundreds of civilians killed in Syria as clashes erupt in former Assad strongholds

The violence that has killed hundreds across Syria reached Damascus and Aleppo on Monday, after Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed to bring those responsible to justice.

NBC News - Mar. 10

Turkey and Israel face mounting tensions over future of post-Assad Syria

The fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad's government has aggravated the already tense relations between Turkey and Israel, with their conflicting interests in Syria pushing the relationship ...

ABC News - Mar. 15

Google Doodle celebrates women's NCAA tournament

Google is celebrating the beginning of women's college basketball championships with a Doodle.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Cheltenham festival: Inothewayurthinkin denies Galopin Des Champs in Gold Cup – as it happened

Galopin Des Champs denied hat-trick as big race continues Festival’s pattern of feature races favourites slipping up. 1.20 Triumph Hurdle odds . Odds via Oddschecker . East India Dock 6/4. ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

Syria's new leader signs constitution to keep his Islamist group in power for five years

Syria’s interim president on signed a temporary constitution that leaves the country under Islamist rule for five years during a transitional phase.

NBC News - Mar. 14

Syria is joining a donor conference for the first time in a crucial step for its new leaders

The European Union is hosting a donor conference to garner support for a peaceful transition in Syria following the ouster of President Bashar Assad in December

ABC News - 5d

Queen Camilla attends Cheltenham Festival, comforts girlfriend of jockey who died after recent fall

Queen Camilla has comforted the girlfriend of a jockey who recently died following a fall as the horse forever linked to his career won at the prestigious Cheltenham Festival

ABC News - Mar. 12

Derby Festival 'They're Off' lunch to feature UofL coach Pat Kelsey. How to get tickets

Fresh off being crowned ACC Coach of the Year, UofL Head Men’s Basketball Coach Pat Kelsey will speak at the Derby Festival’s They’re Off! Lunch.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Entire families reportedly killed in fighting in north-west Syria, UN says

Human rights commissioner calls for investigation into ‘extremely disturbing’ attacks in Latakia province. The UN has condemned what it called “extremely disturbing” reports of entire families ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Syria flashes signs of peril and promise in a week of violence and diplomacy

After Syria’s longtime autocratic ruler was toppled late last year, the man who led rebel groups to victory immediately faced a new challenge: unifying the country after more than a decade of civil ...

ABC News - Mar. 13

Spring equinox has begun, but what is it exactly?

Spring is almost here — officially, at least.

The Hill - 1d

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