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In Aleppo, Rebels Give a Sense of What Is to Come for Syria
Rebel fighters who took control of Aleppo about two weeks ago have promised security and continuity. Prices have skyrocketed, but residents express some hope for the future.The New York Times - 17h -
MLB Draft lottery: Washington Nationals secure the first pick in 2025 draft, followed by Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Mariners
The Nats had a 10.2% chance of securing the top spot in next summer's draft.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The department of flags: Syrian rebels lay bare Assad’s corrupt state
Transitional authorities grapple with bureaucracy filled with phantom jobs, pervasive graft and culture of obedienceFinancial Times - 1d -
How to Understand the Armed Factions Operating in Syria
The fighters shared a desire to topple Bashar al-Assad’s government, but they don’t share much else.The New York Times - 1d -
How Syria’s Rebels Took Damascus, Captured on Video
Bashar Al-Assad’s grip over Syria was visible everywhere in the capital. It was all dismantled in less than 24 hours.The New York Times - 1d -
How the Rebels in Syria Captured Damascus
A visual timeline of the stunning rebel advance in SyriaThe New York Times - 2d -
Syrian rebels seize Damascus in regime takeover
Syria's long-running civil war came to a head over the weekend when Syrian rebels entered the capital city of Damascus and the government of President Bashar al-Assad collapsed. Russian state media ...CBS News - 2d -
Syrian government services come to a 'complete halt' as state workers stay home after rebel takeover
Syria’s prime minister says most cabinet ministers are still at work after rebels overthrew President Bashar AssadABC News - 2d -
National security adviser Jake Sullivan on rebel takeover of Syria
President Biden is calling the toppling of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria a "moment of historic opportunity." His national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, spoke with "CBS Mornings" about this ...CBS News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Bashar al-Assad of Syria Falls to Rebels
President Bashar al-Assad had kept opposition forces at bay for a decade with help from Russia and Iran. But rebels struck at a moment of weakness for those countries.The New York Times - 3d -
Assad flees Syria for Moscow as rebels seize Damascus
Deposed leader arrives in Russian capital, according to state newswire, after regime toppledFinancial Times - 3d -
Syria’s Government Battles Multiple Rebel Uprisings
The longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad is facing threats from rebellions on numerous fronts as his key ally, Iran, is paring back support.The New York Times - 3d -
Former national security adviser: 'Until Hamas is destroyed,' there can't be 'better life for the Palestinians'
Former national security adviser H.R. McMaster argued that the ongoing conflict in Gaza will continue and life for Palestinians cannot improve “until Hamas is destroyed.” McMaster joined “Fox News ...The Hill - 3d -
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 - 3d -
How the U.S. will approach involvement in Syria after rebel takeover
President Joe Biden outlined a plan for continued U.S. involvement in Syria during his remarks following the rebel seizure of Damascus and fleeing of President Bashar al-Assad. NBC News' Raf ...NBC News - 3d -
Head of Syria's biggest rebel faction in first appearance since Assad's fall calls it "a victory to the Islamic nation."
Head of Syria's biggest rebel faction in first appearance since Assad's fall calls it "a victory to the Islamic nation."ABC News - 3d -
Assad flees Syria as rebels seize Damascus
Toppling of regime marks culmination of lightning offensive by rebel groups led by HTSFinancial Times - 3d -
Who are the rebels in Syria?
The Islamist militant group HTS has a long and involved history in the Syrian conflict.BBC News - 3d -
Assad regime ends in Syria as rebels claim Damascus
Syrian rebels seize Damascus; Assad flees countryNBC News - 3d -
David Sacks and the coming crypto war over national security
The crypto industry and GOP will have to navigate thorny issues related to terrorism and international crime.MarketWatch - 4d -
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 - 5d -
Leader of Syria’s Resurgent Rebels Lays Out Strategy to Oust Assad
In an interview, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the Islamist rebel heading an offensive moving toward Damascus, said the operation was a long time coming.The New York Times - 5d -
Former national security officials urge caution on Gabbard
A group of nearly 100 former national security officials urged the Senate to “carefully scrutinize” former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii), President-elect Trump’s nominee to serve as director of ...The Hill - 5d -
Baloch separatists becoming as big a national security threat as Pakistani Taliban, says think tank
A Pakistani think tank says a Baloch separatist group is becoming as big a national security threat as the Pakistani TalibanABC News - 5d -
Nearly 100 former national security officials 'alarmed' at prospect of Gabbard leading intel community
Nearly 100 former national security officials signed a letter criticizing President-elect Donald Trump's decision to nominate former Rep.NBC News - 6d -
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 - 6d -
The Sudden Rebel Advance in Syria Creates 'Real Possibility' of Assad's Fall
Capturing Hama would leave just one major city, Homs, in government hands on the road from rebel-held northern Syria to Damascus.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Op-ed: If Trump reverses TikTok ban, donors win and U.S. national security loses
If President Trump reverses the TikTok ban passed by Congress and signed by Biden, he's siding with corporate influence and risking our national security.CNBC - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Syrian rebels surround strategic city of Hama after Aleppo takeover
Rebels within kilometres ‘on three sides’ of city, seen as crucial to Assad regime’s defence of the capital, Damascus. Syrian rebels encircled the key central city of Hama “from three sides” on ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
How Syria’s rebels became makers of drones and guided missiles
What began as a band of a few dozen jihadis is now a disciplined force with units producing modern weaponryFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
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 -
Rebel advances in Syria spell danger for Russia’s Middle Eastern ambitions
Moscow’s ability to support its regional partner, Iran, is coming under increasing strainFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
BBC Verify tracks week of rebel advances in Syria
It’s been one week since rebel forces launched their largest offensive against the Syrian government in years. BBC Verify has been tracking their advances.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Amid Syria’s Rebel Offensive, a Geopolitical Cauldron Simmers
Iran and Russia, both stretched by conflicts of their own, have experienced setbacks in Syria after a rebel offensive in the northwest of the country.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Who are the rebels threatening Assad's grip on Syria?
The long-running civil war has unexpectedly sprung back into the spotlightBBC News - Dec. 3 -
Rebel offensive boosts Turkey’s influence in Syria
Ankara, long a backer of opposition groups, sees chance to push back Kurdish militants and force Assad to negotiateFinancial Times - 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 -
Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels
In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can ...The New York Times - Dec. 2