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Ten Years Later, a Political Exile Returns to a Syria in Transition
In 2014, Sawsan Abou Zainedin left Syria during a civil war, while Bashar al-Assad was in power. Now, with rebel militants in control, Ms. Abou Zainedin is working on the country’s delicate ...The New York Times - 15h -
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A year in review of 2024 U.S. politics
2024 was the biggest global election year in history. Here in the U.S., politics and the presidential election dominated headlines. CBS News' Major Garrett breaks it all down.CBS News - 1d -
Jeremy Bowen: Syria's new ruler is politically astute - but can he keep his promises?
Ahmed al-Sharaa is intelligent, astute and reluctant to say what sort of country he wants.BBC News - 1d -
For Years, U.S. Collected Tips About Austin Tice’s Disappearance in Syria
Nongovernmental workers and journalists have scoured prisons for clues about his fate in the absence of an official American presence in the country.The New York Times - 3d -
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Ten biggest portal departures in the Big Ten
Former five-star prospect Duce Robinson caught 23 passes for 396 yards and five touchdowns for USC this season.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Austin Tice’s mom hopes American found in Syria is ‘rehearsal’ for son’s return
Initial reports speculated that person found may be journalist, but Tice’s mother said she knew it was not him. The mother of journalist Austin Tice – who was detained in Syria in 2012 – told ...The Guardian - 5d -
Palestinian refugees return to Yarmouk amid questions about their place in the new Syria
Palestinian refugees, whose homes in the Yarmouk camp near Damascus were destroyed during Syria’s civil war, have started to return to the neighborhood since the fall of President Bashar AssadABC News - 6d -
Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria's transition
Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League and Turkey have met in Jordan to discuss Syria’s transition after the fall of Bashar Assad's government last weekendABC News - 6d -
Ghana’s ‘Year of Return’ delivers a bittersweet buzz as tourists push up prices
Success of Ghanaian president’s call to members of diaspora to visit country adding to inflation, say locals. Since September, Effia Afful and her friends have been calling Accra establishments to ...The Guardian - 6d -
Middle East latest: Blinken urges Mideast nations to support a peaceful Syrian political transition
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is pressing ahead with efforts to unify Middle East nations in supporting a peaceful political transition in SyriaABC News - Dec. 13 -
11 fights, 11 finishes: Inside the UFC's only perfect night, 10 years later
Perfection in MMA is highly subjective, but one day in Sydney a decade ago had all knockouts and submissions.ESPN - Dec. 13 -
Japan chooses ‘gold’ as kanji of the year in nod to Olympics glory – and slush fund politics
The character, chosen by public vote, has won in previous Olympic years but also reflects public anger at a damaging financial scandal inside the ruling Liberal Democratic party. The kanji ...The Guardian - Dec. 13 -
10 Years Later, Alien: Isolation Still Benefits From One Vital Design Decision
Even a decade after its release, Alien: Isolation remains a standout experience. It's a monumental example of adaptation in video games, thanks to the fact that developer Creative Assembly was ...GameSpot - Dec. 11 -
‘Race against time’: US struggles to respond to Syria turmoil during presidential transition
Fast-moving events leave Washington fearful of Isis resurgence and divided over troop deploymentFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
Syria's new transitional PM calls for stability and calm
Mohammed al-Bashir is tasked with governing until March by the Islamist-led rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Christopher Nolan on ‘Interstellar’s’ cosmic success 10 years later
The hardest movie ticket to get this weekend was for a film audiences have been able to watch at home for years: Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar.”ABC News - Dec. 10 -
Exceedingly good needle drops: why a 1915 Kipling poem is the cherry on top of the 28 Years Later trailer
Zombie movie action soundtracked by the unhinged vinyl screeches of Boots, Rudyard Kipling’s evocation of soldiers in battle? It’s a match made in horror movie heaven. If you’re honest with ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
28 Years Later trailer has fans guessing over Cillian Murphy's fate
Some suggest a zombie that pops up in the trailer may be Murphy's original 28 Days Later character.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Parents of American who disappeared in Syria 12 years ago speak out
In an interview with NBC News' Lester Holt, Marc and Debra Tice say they feel there's a better opportunity to get their son Austin home after the fall of the Assad regime in Syria. Austin Tice, a ...NBC News - Dec. 10 -
10 Years Later, Bong Joon-Ho's Snowpiercer Is Finally Coming to 4K Blu-Ray
More than 10 years after it was first released, Snowpiercer is getting its very first 4K Blu-ray release . This new edition features a collectible steelbook case with all-new cover art. Preorders ...GameSpot - Dec. 9 -
Path Of Exile 2 Guides Hub
Path of Exile 2 is finally out in early access and while only half of the eventual content is in the game right now, there are still hours of playtime available. Players can progress through ...GameSpot - Dec. 9 -
10 years later: The CIA ‘Torture Report’ and America’s accountability deficit
With respect to post-9/11 torture, the U.S. has persistently dodged its obligations.The Hill - Dec. 9 -
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‘Beyond our dreams’: exiled Syrian activists set sights on returning home
Fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime marks end of a chapter for citizens that began with Arab spring uprising. Nasma and Haleem Kawas met during the first protests in Aleppo against Bashar al-Assad’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Purdue hires Odom after winless Big Ten year
UNLV football coach Barry Odom has been hired for the head-coaching job at Purdue.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Frost returns as UCF head coach on 5-year deal
UCF is bringing back one of the most successful coaches in program history, agreeing with Scott Frost on a five-year contract through the 2029 season.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Buster Posey Signed a Record-Setting Contract. 12 Years Later, He Gave One Out.
The former San Francisco Giants star and current executive gave Willy Adames the only contract in team history larger than his own.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Ten years on from Sydney’s Lindt Cafe siege, the man tasked with investigating has a warning: it could happen again
Former NSW coroner Michael Barnes says police didn’t act fast enough, gunman shouldn’t have been on bail and hostages calls for help went unanswered. Get our breaking news email , free app or ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
U.N. special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, calls for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure 'orderly political transition'
U.N. special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, calls for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure 'orderly political transition'ABC News - Dec. 7 -
Canada’s 988 Crisis Hotline, a ‘Pathway to Survival,’ One Year Later
The hotline responded to more than 300,000 calls and texts in its inaugural year, reinforcing appeals for Canada to establish a national suicide prevention strategy.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Hospital founded by Spanish conqueror persists 500 years later in Mexico's capital
The Hospital de Jesus in Mexico City’s bustling historic center covers most of a city blockABC News - Dec. 6 -
Hospital founded by Spanish conqueror persists 500 years later in Mexico's capital
The Hospital de Jesus in Mexico City’s bustling historic center covers most of a city blockABC News - Dec. 6 -
This mammoth year of elections has shown how badly global politics is neglecting women | Michelle Bachelet
There’s a disconnect between citizens and leaders. Including everyone in politics is the best way to ensure a new era of equality. Michelle Bachelet is a former president of Chile This has been ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Andrew Luck reflects on shocking retirement 5 years later: 'A part of my identity died'
Luck recently returned to football as the GM of Stanford's program.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
10 years and $42 million later, Jersey Shore town ends battle over its eroding beaches
NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey resort community that has lived in fear of being wiped out by the next big storm voted Tuesday to end a decadelong battle with the state over the condition ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche on reuniting for "The Return" after nearly 30 years
Actors Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche star in "The Return," a retelling of Homer's "The Odyssey." Fiennes plays Odysseus, returning to reclaim his home and wife, Penelope, played by Binoche. ...CBS News - Dec. 3
