Syrian rebels take control of half of Aleppo, observers say

Russian strikes hit Aleppo as rebels take control

Russia launched air raids in parts of the city overnight for the first time since 2016, a monitoring group says.

Syrian rebels take control of majority of Aleppo, observers say

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Syrian rebels launch strikes on Aleppo

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Insurgents had recaptured territory around Syria’s second city with civilians including children killed in fighting. Islamist insurgents have entered Syria’s second city of Aleppo in a shock ...

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Syrian rebels breach Aleppo amid surprise offensive

Videos circulating online appear to show rebels in the outskirts of Aleppo, Syria’s second largest city.

Russia condems advances by Syrian rebels around Aleppo

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Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo after lightning assault

Offensive highlights Bashar al-Assad’s weakness as Israel targets regime supporters Iran and Hizbollah

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Syrian insurgents launch large-scale attack on government forces in the country's northwest

Syria's opposition groups say armed forces launched a large-scale attack on areas controlled by government forces and seized territory in northwestern Syria

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Syrian troops in Aleppo backed by warplanes battle a shock offensive by rebels

Thousands of Syrian insurgents have fanned out inside Syria's largest city Aleppo a day after storming it with little resistance from government troops

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Syria Rebels Reach Aleppo, in Biggest Advance in Years

A new assault on Syrian regime forces reached the major city, according to rebels and a war monitor. Government warplanes struck back at rebel territory.

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Syrian insurgents have breached Syria's city of Aleppo after blowing up 2 car bombs, activists and fighters say

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Insurgents breach Syria's second-largest city in a bid to reignite long-simmering war

BEIRUT — Islamist rebels breached neighborhoods in Syria’s second-largest city of Aleppo and clashed with government military forces after detonating two car bombs Friday.

Rebels Control Most of Syria’s Largest City, War Monitor Says

The rapid advance on Aleppo came just four days into a surprise rebel offensive that is the most intense escalation in years in a civil war that was mostly dormant.

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Russian and Syrian warplanes target insurgents in Aleppo

Rebels launched surprise attack on Friday almost a decade after government forces drove them from city. Russian and Syrian warplanes have targeted insurgents in an Aleppo suburb, according to ...

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Rebel Forces in Syria Enter Aleppo in Surprise Offensive

Syria’s antigovernment forces claimed a stunning advance into Aleppo, in a setback for the government in Damascus and its allies Russia and Iran.

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Syrian Rebel Groups Launch Largest Offensive in Years

Scores of people were killed after forces opposed to the government of President Bashar al-Assad overtook a Syrian military base, a monitoring group reported.

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No. 2 Ohio State takes control in the 2nd half and runs over No. 5 Indiana 38-15

Will Howard passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another, TreVeyon Henderson ran for a score and No. 2 Ohio State beat previously undefeated No. 5 Indiana 38-15 on Saturday.

No. 2 Ohio State takes control in the 2nd half and runs over No. 5 Indiana 38-15

Will Howard passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another, TreVeyon Henderson ran for a score and No. 2 Ohio State beat previously undefeated No. 5 Indiana 38-15

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Syrian insurgents cut off key road as 200 die in escalating violence

Opposition groups in north-west have launched biggest push in years against government forces. Jihadist fighters have cut off a road between Damascus and Aleppo during an offensive that a monitor ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Syrian Rebels Seize Territory From Government in Renewed Offensive

The surprise assault occurred around Aleppo, a government-held city and one of the focal points of fighting in Syria’s civil war.

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Syrian rebels launch major offensive against Assad regime

Unexpected advance towards Aleppo aims to capitalise on increased pressure on Damascus

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Syrian state media says 2 Israeli airstrikes on the Syrian capital and a western suburb have killed 15 people

World - ABC News - November 14

Republicans take Senate, House control remains uncertain

Scott MacFarlane looks at the implications for Washington's power dynamics, especially if Republicans retain the House.

Congress returns to Washington as GOP prepares to take control

Returning lawmakers will be choosing the leaders for the next Congress and finishing work on the remaining priorities of the outgoing 118th Congress.

Republicans gear up to take control of Washington

Plus, Trump’s eyebrow-raising pick for defence secretary

World - Financial Times - November 14

Medicaid cuts in crosshairs as Trump, GOP take control

Significant cuts to Medicaid could be on the table next Congress as President-elect Trump and Republicans look for ways to offset tax cuts and streamline government spending. Republicans on Capitol ...

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2 suspected rebels and 2 members of government-run militia are killed in Indian-controlled Kashmir

Two suspected militants and two members of a government-sponsored militia have been killed in two separate incidents in Indian-controlled Kashmir

World - ABC News - November 8

In a shock offensive, insurgents breach Syria's largest city for the first time since 2016

Insurgents have breached Syria’s largest city and clashed with government forces for the first time since 2016

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Republicans will take control of the U.S. Senate, NBC News projects

With Republican Deb Fischer’s projected re-election to the U.S. Senate in Nebraska, NBC News projects that Republicans will take control of the Senate, boosted by flipped seats in Ohio and West ...

Republicans retake control of US Senate

Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.

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No. 2 Ohio State takes control in the 2nd half and runs over No. 5 Indiana 38-15

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