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Syrians celebrate end of the Assad family's half-century rule
President Bashar Assad and other officials left Syria, their whereabouts unknown, after negotiations with rebel groups, Russia's Foreign Ministry claimed Sunday.CBS News - Dec. 8 -
From doctor to brutal dictator: the rise and fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad
Toppled president came to power keen to show he was different from his father but proved to be as repressive. Middle East crisis – live updates On the face of it at least, the Bashar al-Assad ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Esper says he believes Trump will not intervene in Syria: ‘We should take him at his word’
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Sunday that he believes President-elect Trump will not intervene in Syria. “Donald Trump is always consistent, if there's one thing, that he did not wanna ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Trump says he’d end birthright citizenship through executive action if he can
President-elect Donald Trump tells Kristen Welker, “we have to end” birthright citizenship in the U.S. during an exclusive interview with Meet the Press.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
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Syria's Assad resigns and leaves the country after stunning rebel blitz, Russia says
Rebel forces in Syria said they have captured four cities in the past 24 hours and entered the capital Damascus.ABC News - Dec. 8 -
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Russia says Assad has fled Syria as rebels seize Damascus
Syrian rebel forces have overtaken the capital city of Damascus and toppled the Assad regime that has ruled Syria for generations. Russian officials have confirmed President Bashar Al-Assad has ...NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Russia says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has left the country
Russia says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has left the countryABC News - Dec. 8 -
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The 7 days that ended 50 years of Assad rule — in maps
How a lightning rebel advance toppled a family dynasty in a weekFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Assad regime ends in Syria as rebels claim Damascus
Syrian rebels seize Damascus; Assad flees countryNBC News - Dec. 8 -
'No-one slept in Syria last night' - how news of Assad's toppling spread
Residents in the Syrian capital tell of an anxious night waiting for news of the fall of Bashar Al-Assad.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
'I fought £255 parking charge and won'
Garry Kay was asked to pay £255 because he took longer than five minutes to buy a parking ticket.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
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Bethell has proved he belongs, says Stokes
Jacob Bethell has proved he belongs in international cricket with his runs against New Zealand, according to England captain Ben Stokes.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Planning reforms will end development chaos, says Rayner
Officials will be able to rubberstamp development plans without local authority permission under the changes.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
The fall of Bashar Assad after 14 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty
Syrian President Bashar Assad has fled the countryABC News - Dec. 8 -
What is next for Syria after Assad’s fall?
The real test for the country and Middle East will come when triumphant but disparate rebel factions divide the spoils — and whether they can share powerFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
End of Assad rule will reshape region's balance of power
The end of the Assad family's five-decade rule will reshape the balance of power in the region, but many uncertainties lie ahead.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Bashar al-Assad reported to have fled Syria as rebels say they have captured Damascus
Celebrations on streets of Syrian cities as as Assad regime appears to have fallen. Live updates: Syrian rebels say they have captured capital as Bashar al-Assad reported to have fled Damascus ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Assad flees Syria, war monitor says, as insurgents enter Damascus
Syrian insurgents reached Damascus as part of a rapidly moving offensive that saw them take over some of Syria's largest cities.CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensive
Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensiveABC News - Dec. 7 -
Insurgents reach gates of Syria’s capital, threatening to end decades of Assad rule
The insurgents’ stunning march across Syria is gaining speed.ABC News - Dec. 7 -
Assad regime in peril as insurgents near Syria's capital: What to know
Syrian rebels on Saturday battled government forces in an effort to take control of the crucial city of Homs as they advanced toward the country's capital, Damascus -- moves that catapulted ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Syria's Assad Finds Himself Alone as Enemies Close In
Facing the collapse of his rule, President Bashar al-Assad sought help from his backers in Russia and Iran. He came away empty-handed.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 7 -
Where is Bashar al-Assad? Rumours swirl in Syria about its president
Rumours surround the whereabouts of the Syrian president, as rebels make advances near the capital's suburbs.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
As Assad’s power crumbles, Turkey, Iran and Russia disagree on way forward for Syria
Foreign powers urge opposition groups to end fighting and preserve single, united country at talks in Qatar. The three key external national actors in the Syrian crisis tried to regain control of ...The Guardian - 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 -
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 - Dec. 6 -
Walz says he was 'a little surprised' by election loss
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), Vice President Harris's running mate, reflected on the Democratic Party's loss in the presidential election, saying he was "a little surprised" by the outcome. “It felt ...The Hill - 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 -
He had a vision for the end of the world. Of course, it had to be a musical
Deep in a bunker, a family keeps on singing in the year's most nightmarish piece of future shock. Director Joshua Oppenheimer had never made a musical before.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
With Assad Challenged, a Push to Cut Syria’s Ties to Iran Grows More Unlikely
Even as Israel bombarded Syria, officials say the U.S. and Gulf countries were working to weaken its president’s alliance with Tehran. Rebels’ shock advance has dampened those hopes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
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 -
Airstrikes hit hospitals in Syria’s Idlib region as insurgents fight Assad forces
White Helmets say at least 18 people killed in strikes on five healthcare facilities including maternity hospital. A wave of airstrikes has pummelled hospitals and neighbourhoods in the rebel-held ...The Guardian - 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 -
Syria crisis due to Assad’s refusal to engage with opposition, says Turkish minister
Iran’s foreign minister blamed Israel’s intervention instead, but emergency talks in Ankara said to be ‘constructive’. Middle East crisis – live updates The crisis in Syria is the result of ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
