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Syria’s New Leader Calls on Countries to Drop Terror Designation and Lift Sanctions
Ahmed al-Shara stressed diplomacy in an interview but criticized Israel’s advance into Syrian territory. A statement said to be from Bashar al-Assad, the ousted leader, defended his decision to ...The New York Times - 30m -
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Tuesday Briefing: Syria’s New Leader Calls for Lifting Sanctions
Plus, the breakout stars of 2024.The New York Times - 1h -
Syria's Aspiring Leader Promises Reform---in Due Time
Rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani positioned himself as a statesman who can unite Syria, in a meeting with foreign journalists in Damascus.The Wall Street Journal - 1h -
Ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad issues his first statement since leaving the country
Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad planned to keep fighting rebel forces in the country before Russia evacuated him, according to a statement attributed to him released Monday.NBC News - 7h -
Syrian leaders call for new era in war-torn nation
The new leaders of Syria, who took power less than a week ago after rebel fighters took the over the nation's capital and President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, called for a new era of freedom ...CBS News - 2d -
Syria's Assad blames 'terrorism' for regime collapse in first statement since defeat
Former Syrian President Bashar Assad on Monday made his first official statement since being topped by a rebel offensive and fleeing the country for Russia.ABC News - 7h -
EU seeks assurances from Syria's new leaders in exchange for dropping sanctions
European Union nations have set out conditions for lifting sanctions on SyriaABC News - 8h -
Syria live updates: US embassy says situation 'volatile,' urges citizens to leave
Rebel forces in Syria are building a transitional government after toppling the regime of President Bashar Assad in a lightning-quick advance across the country.ABC News - 10h -
Live updates: Schiff calls Patel a ‘conspiracy theorist,' says Pelosi ‘recovering from the surgery well’
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) said on Sunday that he believes former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard needs “good coaching” before her Senate confirmation hearings, but he has confidence in her. He joined ...The Hill - 1d -
Syria is not interested in conflict with Israel, rebel leader suggests
Abu Mohammad al-Jolani says new rulers must not get distracted from task of rebuildingFinancial Times - 1d -
Blinken confirms direct contact with Syria’s rebel leaders
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday that the U.S. has made direct contact with Syria’s Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) rebels, as they transition from a militant insurgency toward a ...NBC News - 1d -
Blinken meets with Arab leaders over Syria's future
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Arab leaders in Jordan on Saturday to discuss how to achieve a stable Syria. For the first time, Blinken said the U.S. was in "direct contact" with the ...CBS News - 1d -
Syria live updates: Blinken says US made direct contact with rebel group HTS
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 - 2d -
Girl designs classification card for new Sonic film
The nine-year-old, from Leicester, won a competition to design the age card for the new Sonic film.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Iranians Confront Their Leaders Over Syria Debacle
For decades, Iran poured money and military aid into Syria, backing the Assad regime in its ambition to confront Israel. Now many Iranians are openly asking why.The New York Times - 3d -
'I wish he'd lived to see new Syria' - crowds bury anti-Assad activist
Mazen al-Hamada, who returned to Syria from the Netherlands, had publicly testified on the torture he faced while in prison.BBC News - 4d -
Chanel appoints designer Matthieu Blazy as new artistic director
One of the most prestigious roles in global fashion has just been filled, as Chanel announced Matthieu Blazy as its new artistic directorABC News - 4d -
Syria’s New Leaders Balance Huge Struggles Amid Disorder
The rebels who seized control called for foreign help in prosecuting atrocities, while trying to restore order in a fractured country.The New York Times - 4d -
Syria in maps: Who controls the country now Assad has gone?
A visual guide to the latest developments after Syrian rebels toppled President Bashar al-Assad 13 years after the start of the country's civil war.BBC News - 5d -
Syria's new transitional PM calls for stability and calm
Mohammed al-Bashir is tasked with governing until March by the Islamist-led rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad.BBC News - 5d -
Israel says it has carried out almost 500 airstrikes in Syria; HTS leader says world ‘has nothing to fear’ – Middle East crisis live
IDF says strikes were targeting weapons stockpiles and strategic infrastructure over past 48 hours; Ahmed al-Sharaa attempts to reassure foreign nations in TV interview. Share your reaction to ...The Guardian - 6d -
US will support new Syrian government that renounces terrorism, protects rights: Blinken
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday outlined some of the Biden administration's requirements for supporting a new government in Syria, after a rebel military alliance ousted longtime ...The Hill - 6d -
Met Museum Unveils Design for New Modern Wing
The architect Frida Escobedo has drawn on her Mexican heritage in reimagining the galleries for Modern and contemporary art.The New York Times - 6d -
Israeli warplanes pound Syria as troops reportedly advance deeper into the country
A Syrian opposition war monitor says Israel has carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advance deeper into the countryABC News - 6d -
Syria’s new leader has two identities – but which one will take the country forward?
Whether he goes by Ahmed al-Sharaa or his nom de guerre, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, is a key indicator in the direction Syria’s future may take. On Sunday morning, a bearded 42-year-old man wearing a ...The Guardian - 6d -
Will emergence of HTS in Syria raise level of global terrorism threats?
Intelligence chiefs have to decisively analyse the risk posed by group once affiliated to islamists al-Qaida. When Sir Richard Moore, the head of MI6, warned in a speech given 10 days ago that he ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Who Is the Leader of Syria’s Rebel Offensive?
Abu Mohammad al-Jolani spearheaded a lightning assault that led to the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
A Sidelined Sitting President: South Korea's Leader Won't Run the Country
The ruling party and prime minister will handle state affairs, not Yoon Suk Yeol, after he briefly imposed martial law. The opposition calls the arrangement illegal.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
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 -
Syria live: ‘The future is ours’ says Syrian rebel leader after Assad flees – latest updates
Reports from Kremlin source that Russia grants Assad and family asylum; Israeli airstrike on security complex, say regional security sources. We have some more comments from Turkey’s foreign ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Nations and Leaders React to Toppling of Syria Regime
The U.N. special envoy called it a “watershed moment” on Sunday as world leaders reckoned with the news.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
LA Galaxy vs. New York Red Bulls live updates: Result, highlights, analysis for 2024 MLS Cup
Follow live as the LA Galaxy's star power meets the New York Red Bulls' gritty Cinderella run.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Syria's state news agency denies rumors that President Bashar Assad has left the country, says he is at work in Damascus
Syria's state news agency denies rumors that President Bashar Assad has left the country, says he is at work in DamascusABC News - Dec. 7 -
Live Updates: U.S. Job Growth Rebounds
The labor market added 227,000 jobs, a big rebound from October, when storms in the Southeast and a major strike disrupted work. The unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 4.2 percent.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Pearls Have Acquired a New Luster Among Young Designers
The recent “renaissance” of the classic gem has driven up demand as well as prices.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Romanian soccer leader urges fans to keep country pro-European ahead of state presidential election
Romania’s soccer federation leader has urged fans to keep the country on a pro-European path before a state presidential election between a far-right populist and a reformist opponentABC News - Dec. 5 -
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Live updates: Hegseth doubles down despite increasing scrutiny
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s embattled pick for Defense secretary, spent Wednesday trying to keep his nomination as Defense secretary moving in a forward direction, amid growing scrutiny ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Design nerds are obsessed with Architectural Pottery. A new Pomona exhibition and book show why
The American Museum of Ceramic Art in Pomona showcases more than 200 examples of the original midcentury pottery that inspired a million knockoffs.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3
