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America's closest ally in Syria is losing ground as a new order takes shape
The jihadi rebels who toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad say they want to build a unified, inclusive countryABC News - 12h -
Here’s the inflation breakdown for November 2024 — in one chart
Increases in prices for groceries and gasoline outweighed disinflation in categories such as shelter, according to the consumer price index.CNBC - 12h -
After Ousting Assad, Syrian Rebels Rush to Impose Order in Damascus
Rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani has moved to form a transitional government, get the buses running and turn the power back on.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Whale stuns scientists by going to record-breaking lengths in search of a breeding ground
A humpback whale has stunned scientists with a journey that spanned three oceans and more than 8,000 miles, setting the record for the longest known migration between breeding grounds.NBC News - 14h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Path Of Exile 2 Devs Promise To Make Game More Rewarding With New Update
After an 11-year gap between games, Path of Exile 2 got off to a hot start earlier this month with its early-access period. Although fans have responded very favorably to the game so far, Path of ...GameSpot - 1d -
'I'm scanning every face' - one woman's search for the family she has lost
A woman whose grandfather, father and brothers were detained by the military tells the BBC it is "devastating" that they are still missing.BBC News - 1d -
On the Ground in Damascus as Syrians Chart a New Path
In a matter of days, Syria’s capital — once the stronghold of Bashar al-Assad’s government — became the epicenter of a new chapter in the country’s history after opposition forces overran the city. ...The New York Times - 1d -
Yankees Plot New Path After Losing Juan Soto Sweepstakes to Mets
DALLAS — Now that Juan Soto has agreed to sign with the New York Mets for a record $765 million over 15 years, the New York Yankees have a similar amount left on the table to spend on a bevy of ...Yahoo Sports - 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 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 - 2d -
Syrians celebrate in the streets of Damascus after the fall of the Assad regime
NBC News’ Richard Engel reports from Damascus, Syria, where celebrations have broken out following the fall of the regime of Bashar Al-Assad. Questions remain over how rebel factions will begin to ...NBC News - 2d -
Syrians in New York City Celebrate the Fall of Assad
Syrian expatriates and their supporters beat drums and sang revolutionary songs in Arabic at a gathering in Washington Square Park.The New York Times - 2d -
Moscow reaches out to new Syrian leadership in move to secure bases
Having labelled Syrian rebels ‘terrorists’, Moscow is now making diplomatic efforts to protect its military assets in the country. Moscow is seeking to secure the future of its key military bases ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘Our father did not die for nothing’: on the ground in Damascus, disbelief turns to jubilation
In Syria’s capital, residents are in a daze as they try to absorb Assad’s dramatic downfall. The road to Damascus was lined with discarded army uniforms. In a panic, Syrian army soldiers stripped ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ousted Syrian leader Assad flees to Moscow after fall of Damascus, Russian state media say
Russia media say ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad has fled to Moscow and received asylum from his longtime allyABC News - 3d -
Syrians abroad celebrate as rebels capture Damascus
Syrians from Beirut to Berlin are celebrating the fall of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime as rebel forced seize Damascus. Assad’s regime fell after Syrian rebels launched a lightning-fast ...NBC News - 3d -
Syrian rebels capture Damascus as President Assad flees the country
The Assad family’s decadeslong reign in Syria came to an abrupt end Sunday when rebel forces captured Damascus after a stunning lightning-strike rout across the country.NBC News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Who are the Syrian rebels who have captured Damascus – explained in 30 seconds
The rebels are led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, along with an umbrella group of Turkish-backed Syrian militias called the Syrian National Army. Live updates: Syrian rebels say they have ...The Guardian - 3d -
Syrian rebels enter Damascus: everything we know so far
The Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, has reportedly left Syria after rebels completed a stunning advance on the capital. Live coverage: Syrian rebels say they have captured capital as Bashar ...The Guardian - 4d -
Syrian Government Teeters as Rebels Reach Damascus
The regime’s security forces and allies were apparently in retreat as President Bashar al-Assad’s whereabouts couldn’t be determined.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Syrian insurgents say they have entered Damascus as residents of the capital report sounds of gunfire
Syrian insurgents say they have entered Damascus as residents of the capital report sounds of gunfireABC News - 4d -
Syrian rebels say they have advanced into Damascus as residents report sound of gunfire
Whereabouts of President Bashar al-Assad unknown as rebel group says it has begun entering the capital. Middle East crisis: latest news updates Syrian rebels have said they are entering the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Syrian rebels claim control of Homs and advance toward Damascus
Syrian rebels claim to have captured a fifth city and are closing in on the capital of Damascus as they carry out a lightning-fast offensive that threatens to further destabilize a region already ...NBC News - 4d -
Syrian rebels push towards Damascus as Assad’s grip on power wanes
Government forces withdraw from strategic cities and US envoy says Iran ‘pulling out’Financial Times - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Syrian opposition activists and a rebel commander say insurgents have reached the suburbs of the capital, Damascus
Syrian opposition activists and a rebel commander say insurgents have reached the suburbs of the capital, DamascusABC News - 4d -
Syrian rebels advance in push to take capital city of Damascus
Syrian rebel forces were approaching the country's third largest city of Homs, raising the prospect of the country's capital city Damascus being cut off from coastal areas that are a stronghold of ...CBS News - 5d -
Here’s where the jobs are for November 2024 — in one chart
Health care and social assistance led the way yet again last month, seeing 72,300 new positions added in that area, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.CNBC - 5d -
Can Syrian rebels maintain momentum and take Damascus?
Assad’s forces have offered little resistance so far, as attention turns to how his allies will react. Assault on Aleppo: who are the Syrian rebels HTS and why are they advancing? So far the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Syrian insurgents close in on Homs as advance towards Damascus continues
Opposition forces enter key towns north of Syria’s third largest city after taking control of Hama. Syrian insurgents have entered towns north of the country’s third largest city, Homs, sweeping ...The Guardian - 5d -
Damascus and Assad now in Syrian rebels' sights, raising stakes for president
The sudden offensive could become the biggest threat to Syria's president in 13 years of civil war.BBC News - 5d -
Taylor Swift's Concert Book Proves a Chart-Topper
The entertainer’s self-published work sold more than 800,000 copies in its first two days.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
The UConn Star Paige Bueckers Breaks New Ground With Signature Shoe
Bueckers is the first name, image and likeness athlete to design a shoe with Nike.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
What’s at stake with a second Trump presidency – in charts and maps
Conflicts around the globe and domestic policies on immigration and vaccinations are likely to face upheaval. The second Donald Trump administration is expected to have a vast impact both ...The Guardian - Dec. 3