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US effort to curb China's and Russia's access to advanced computer chips 'inadequate,' report finds
The U.S. Commerce Department’s efforts to curb China’s and Russia’s access to American-made advanced computer chips have been “inadequate” and will need more funding to stymie their ability to ...ABC News - 7h -
Russia Withdraws Air-Defense Systems, Other Advanced Weaponry From Syria to Libya
After the fall of the Assad regime, Russian cargo planes flew equipment from Syria to bases Moscow controls in eastern Libya, according to U.S. and Libyan officials.The Wall Street Journal - 14h -
Seizing the moment: A US strategy to outmaneuver Russia in Syria
Acting decisively now can undermine Russia's and Iran's positions in the Middle East and strengthen U.S. and European influence in the region.The Hill - 15h -
Putin Stays Silent on Syria in Meeting With Russia’s Military
In an hourlong televised meeting with his top military brass, Vladimir Putin left Syria unmentioned and made it clear that winning in Ukraine was his top priority.The New York Times - 1d -
Senate advances annual defense policy bill, teeing up final vote in coming days
The Senate on Monday cleared a key procedural hurdle toward passing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), teeing up a final vote in the coming days before Congress wraps up its work for ...The Hill - 2d -
Marshall withdraws from Independence Bowl matchup against Army
Coach Charles Huff left Marshall for Southern Miss last Sunday, and Tony Gibson was announced as his replacement less than an hour later. By Thursday, at least 25 Marshall players had entered the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Marshall withdraws from Independence Bowl matchup against Army
Marshall has withdrawn from the Independence Bowl after a coaching change resulted in much of its roster jumping into the transfer portalABC News - 4d -
Ukrainian drones strike Russia as Kyiv reels from consecutive massive air attacks
Ukrainian drone strikes on southern Russia have killed a 9-year-old boy and set fire to a major oil terminalABC News - 4d -
Eye Opener: Russia appears to be reducing activity in Syria
A flurry of activity at a strategic airbase in Syria suggests that Russia might be limiting activity in the region after the ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad. Meanwhile, patients at a ...CBS News - 4d -
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Images Suggest Russia Is Packing Up Equipment in Syria
Satellite images reveal military movements that could be a possible prelude to Moscow’s withdrawal. An American found in Damascus this week was handed over to U.S. forces.The New York Times - 5d -
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Ukraine sacks commander as Russia advances on key logistics hub
Dismissal comes as Moscow pushes deeper into Donetsk region, forcing closure of a crucial coal mineFinancial Times - 5d -
Russia appears to pull back its forces in Syria
Satellite imagery and Ukrainian intelligence suggest activity consistent with drawdown at Moscow’s key air baseFinancial Times - 5d -
Crews fight Malibu fire from the air as winds die down
Winds have died down and conditions are improving in southern California as the Franklin Fire continues to burn. NBC News' David Noriega reports on how planes are able to drop retardant on the ...NBC News - Dec. 11 -
House advances annual defense policy bill, teeing up final vote
The House advanced the annual defense policy bill on Tuesday, teeing up the mammoth measure for a final vote later this week. The chamber voted 211-207 along party lines to adopt the rule — which ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Russia’s decline accelerates, thanks to Turkey and Israel in Syria
Assad has fled to Moscow, Iran has withdrawn from Syria and abandoned its mercenaries, and Russia’s remaining soldiers are isolated in the Assadist strongholds of Latakia and Tartus — where its ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
France begins military withdrawal from Chad as influence in Africa wanes
Senegal also requests departure of French troops, saying they are ‘not compatible’ with country’s sovereignty. France has begun recalling its military assets from its former ally Chad in the latest ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
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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 - Dec. 10 -
Ukraine’s patchy fortifications help Russia advance
Invading troops capture more territory in Donetsk and move closer to region’s western borderFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Israel carries out dozens of air strikes across Syria, reports say
Israel says it is acting to stop weapons falling "into the hands of extremists" following the end of Assad's regime.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
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From Trump and Turkey, to Russia and Iran — Syria's regime change has huge global consequences
The dramatic collapse of Bashar al-Assad's Syrian regime at the hands of rebel forces this weekend will have deep ramifications across the globe.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
Syria’s Army Was Hollowing Out Long Before Rebels’ Advance
While multiple factors contributed to the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, corrosion inside his own military did not help, analysts say.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Bogged Down in Ukraine, Russia Pays a Price in Syria
With the fall of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, Vladimir V. Putin has suffered one of the biggest geopolitical setbacks of his quarter-century in power.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
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 - Dec. 6 -
Russia warns citizens they may need to leave Syria
Rapid rebel advance deepens crisis for Moscow-allied Assad regime as insurgents approach strategic city of HomsFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Where Turkey stands as opposition insurgents advance in neighboring Syria
As forces opposed to Syrian President Bashar Assad make swift and significant advances in Syria, Turkey is watching closely for any spilloverABC News - Dec. 6 -
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 - 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 -
Trump's pick to lead the DEA withdraws from consideration
Chad Chronister, President-elect Donald Trump's selection to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration, said Tuesday that he would withdraw from consideration.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump’s pick to run the DEA, Chad Chronister, withdraws from consideration
Trump's pick of Chronister for the post drew backlash from conservatives.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Chad Chronister, Trump's pick to lead DEA, withdraws from consideration
Chad Chronister has been sheriff of Florida's Hillsborough County since 2017.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Trump’s DEA nominee withdraws from consideration just days after being picked
President-elect Trump’s choice to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced on Tuesday he is withdrawing from consideration just three days after Trump made his nomination known. ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Bobby Petrino withdraws from Charlotte coaching search after both sides shared mutual interest
Petrino might still make his way back to the head coaching ranks, but it won't be with the 49ersCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
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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
