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Thousands in Syria celebrate first day of prayers since Assad's regime fell
Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Iraq on Friday to discuss the future of neighboring Syria. Meanwhile, thousands of Syrians came together in Damascus' main mosque for the first day of ...CBS News - 2h -
Joy Buoys Syria’s First Friday Prayers Since Assad Ouster, but Hardships Loom
In an impoverished, war-ravaged country, the first prayers after the fall of a brutal regime drew jubilant crowds, even in areas seen as regime strongholds.The New York Times - 3h -
Syrians cheer end of 50 years of Assad rule at first Friday prayers since government fell
Exuberant Syrians observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of President Bashar Assad, gathering in the capital’s historic main mosque, its largest square and around the country to ...ABC News - 5h -
Damascus streets erupt in celebration as Syrians mark end of Assad dynasty
Thousands gathered for the first Friday prayers since Bashar al-Assad fled on Sunday, now named ‘freedom day’. Tens of thousands of Syrians have taken to the streets across Syria to celebrate their ...The Guardian - 10h -
Syrian rebels reveal year-long plot that brought down Assad regime
Exclusive: Abu Hassan al-Hamwi’s HTS group coordinated rebels to create a unified war effort that included a specialist drone unit. Syrian rebels began planning the military assault that toppled ...The Guardian - 12h -
U.S. Appeals for Unity Behind New Syrian Government After Fall of Assad Regime
The secretary of state said the goal of visits to Jordan and Turkey was to unite countries behind a peaceful transition.The New York Times - 1d -
LeBron James ruled out of Lakers' game at Minnesota on Friday with foot soreness
LeBron James has been ruled out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game at Minnesota on Friday night due to soreness in his left footABC News - 1d -
Nursing homes look to Trump to end staffing rule
Presented by Children's Hospital Association — Republicans are expected to undo the Biden administration’s contentious nursing home staffing rule, to the relief of the nursing home industry. ...The Hill - 2d -
Why al-Assad Fell
Understanding the factors that led to the Syrian regime’s collapse is key to putting the pieces of the country back together.The New York Times - 3d -
Syrians react to the fall of the Assad regime
In Syria, the rebels who seized power have appointed a transitional government with a temporary prime minister. On Monday, crowds gathered as some Syrians continued to celebrate the takeover. ...CBS News - 3d -
A long road ahead to decide Syria’s future after rapid end to Assad’s rule
For the first time in 50 years, the question of how Syria will be governed is wide openABC News - 4d -
Syrians celebrate in the streets after Assad government falls
DAMASCUS, Syria — Jubilant Syrians waving flags clambered Monday onto a government tank abandoned in the capital city's main square and took selfies.NBC News - 4d -
Luxury cars and high-end labels: shocked Syrians roam Assad family residences
Footage shows people looting expensive items after ‘butcher of Damascus’ fled to Moscow with family. Syria live – latest updates As prisoners were set free from their subterranean jail cells ...The Guardian - 4d -
Syrian government still functioning: Prime minister
Syria’s prime minister said the country’s government is still functioning and most cabinet ministers are still working, even after rebels entered Damascus and President Bashar Assad fled the ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump and Biden react to fall of Syrian government
The current and next president responded to the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime after he fled the country as rebels advanced into Damascus.ABC News - 4d -
Syrians celebrate fall of Assad family's 50 years of iron fist rule
After Syrian rebels seized Damascus, jubilant crowds took to the streets Sunday to celebrate the end of 50 years of the Assad dynasty that ruled the country with an iron fist. NBC’s Richard Engel ...NBC News - 4d -
Syrian rebels topple Assad regime
Overthrowing of regime marks culmination of lightning offensive by rebel groupsFinancial Times - 4d -
The 11-Day Blitz by Syrian Rebels That Ended 50 Years of Assad Rule
Bashar al-Assad called for help from Russia, Iran and his own military in his last hours as Syria’s leader, learning he had run out of allies and loyalty.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Syrians celebrate fall of Bashar al-Assad after five decades of dynastic rule
Citizens dream of a better future but some are wary of Islamist groups claiming to represent them. The people of Syria have celebrated the fall of Bashar al-Assad and dared to dream of a better ...The Guardian - 5d -
Syrians celebrate end of the Assad family's half-century rule after president flees country
Crowds gathered in Damascus on Sunday to celebrate with chants, prayers and the occasional gunfire after the stunning advance from opposition forces put an end to the Assad family's 50 years of ...CBS News - 5d -
Paris’ Notre Dame celebrates first Sunday Mass since fire five years ago
PARIS — Notes boomed from the meticulously cleaned grand organ, the choir’s voices echoed off of walls scrubbed clean of scorch marks, and light shone through restored stained glass windows.NBC News - 5d -
Auchincloss: Syrian government collapse is a 'potential win' but 'not uncomplicated'
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) said on Sunday that the collapse of the Syrian government is a "potential win" for the U.S. but noted the dynamic is more complicated since the rebel forces are ...The Hill - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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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 - 5d -
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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 - 5d -
Assad and Syrian defense minister’s whereabouts unknown since last night, prime minister says
Assad and Syrian defense minister’s whereabouts unknown since last night, prime minister saysABC News - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 6d -
Vonn finishes 24th in first race since unretiring
Lindsey Vonn finished 24th in a lower-level FIS downhill race in her return to competition since coming out of retirement after nearly six years.ESPN - 6d -
Syrian Rebels Storm Hama as Government Forces Withdraw
Opposition forces advanced on the city of Hama as their startling offensive moved quickly in the direction of the capital, Damascus.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Friday Briefing: Syrian Rebels Storm Another City
Plus, a celebration of art in Dakar.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Treasury yields end at lowest since October after French government falls
U.S. government debt rallied on Wednesday, sending yields to their lowest closing levels in more than a month, after France’s parliament voted to oust the government of Prime Minister Michel ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Syrian Forces Battle Rebels Outside Government Stronghold
The rebels have set their sights on the city of Hama, where President Bashar al-Assad’s government has long maintained strength.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Go bright or go Gucci? British Muslim men discuss what they wear to Friday prayers
For Muslims, Jummah has always been a time to dress your best, and a new exhibition documents just what that means for the older and younger generations. Every Friday, for eight months, people ...The Guardian - Dec. 3
