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China Stages Largest Show of Force in Decades After U.S. Visit by Taiwan's Lai
Taiwanese authorities said they were seeing ‘major elements of a military drill’ over a vast expanse of air and sea.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Breaking down the U.S. military implications of Assad's fall
President-elect Donald Trump is now signaling that the U.S. military should not intervene in Syria, posting on social media over the weekend, "this is not our fight." Charlie D'Agata has more on ...CBS News - 4d -
Assad's police threatened to bury me and my reporting. Now I'm back, and free
The BBC's Lina Sinjab - who fled Damascus 2013 as it was engulfed in war – reflects on her return to the city.BBC News - 4d -
With Syria in Flux, Turkish Forces Attack U.S.-Backed Forces
Rebels supported by Turkish air power fired on a Kurdish-controlled city in northern Syria, pitting proxies of the U.S. and Turkey — NATO allies — against each other.The New York Times - 4d -
Israel Claims Credit for al-Assad’s Ouster, but Sees Risk in His Absence
For Israel’s leaders, Bashar al-Assad’s downfall was made possible by their recent assaults on Hezbollah, Iran and Syria, all of which weakened the Iran-backed axis.The New York Times - 4d -
Assad dynasty collapses in Syria as rebel forces claim Damascus
The defense forces of the Russia and Iran-backed Assad government have been struggling to stave off the lightning advance of rebel forces.CNBC - 4d -
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Bain Capital-Backed Kioxia Sets Offering Price for $800 Million IPO
The Japanese chip maker produces NAND flash-memory chips used in smartphones, computer servers and other devices.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Stunned Iranian Officials Try to Distance Their Country From Assad
A reckoning emerged in Iran on Sunday as officials and commentators swiftly moved to distance the government from a tyrant it had supported.The New York Times - 5d -
US launches airstrikes against ISIS camps in Syria
The United States has launched airstrikes against ISIS camps in Syria, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement. The operation consisted of “dozens of precision airstrikes” and struck ...The Hill - 5d -
Kinzinger has 'absolutely no worries' Trump will try to put him in jail
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said he has “absolutely no worries” that President-elect Trump will try to put him in jail. Trump joined “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker on Sunday for ...The Hill - 5d -
Global reaction to Assad's sudden ouster from Syria ranges from jubilation to alarm
The fall of Syria’s authoritarian government at the hands of jihadi militants has set off waves of jubilation, trepidation and alarm around the worldABC News - 5d -
US will fear the vacuum that could replace Assad
Washington worries that the overthrow of Syria's president could lead to a power grab by Islamist groups.BBC News - 5d -
Biden says U.S. will support Syria and its neighbors after Assad dynasty collapses
The U.S. plans to support Syria and its neighbors after rebels toppled Assad's dictatorship.CNBC - 5d -
Democrats and Republicans in Congress worried that Gabbard might leak to Assad regime
When Tulsi Gabbard arrived in Congress, she was seen as a rising Democratic star. But over time, her views on Russia and Syria shocked, puzzled and alarmed her colleagues.NBC News - 5d -
Syrian rebels say Bashar al-Assad has fled Damascus and claim to have captured capital – live updates
Rebels say Damascus is ‘free’ of the ‘tyrant’ Bashar al-Assad after lightning advance across the country. Full report: Rebels say they have advanced into Damascus as residents report sound of ...The Guardian - 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 -
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 - 6d -
‘We can barely believe what’s happening’: how Syria’s frozen conflict flared into hot war that could topple Assad
With insurgents closing in on Damascus, questions remain over whether the Assad regime will dig in, and if Hayat Tahrir al-Sham are as moderate as they seem. When Islamist militants swept into her ...The Guardian - 6d -
TikTok vows to take U.S. ban case to Supreme Court. Meta and Google could see user gains in meantime.
President-elect Donald Trump, who attempted to ban TikTok during his first term, said on the campaign trail that he is now against a TikTok ban and would work to “save” the social-media platform.MarketWatch - 6d -
The Disappearance of Literary Men Should Worry Everyone
What happens if half the population is no longer involved in reading and writing?The New York Times - 6d -
Syrian rebels advance in push to take capital city of Damascus
Syrian rebel forces were approaching the country's third largest city of Homs, raising the prospect of the country's capital city Damascus being cut off from coastal areas that are a stronghold of ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Appeals court upholds law that could ban TikTok in U.S.
A federal appeals court upheld a law Friday that would ban TikTok in the U.S. if the app's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, does not sell it. TikTok and ByteDance could still appeal the case to ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
How climate change could make snowfall worse in parts of the U.S.
Experts predict climate change could actually make snow worse in some areas of the U.S. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is seeing less snowfall than in the 1970s. CBS News national climate ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
MI5 forced to ‘pare back’ counter-terrorism work due to rogue states, says chief
Ken McCallum says service must make ‘uncomfortable choices’ as it faces more aggression from Russia, China and Iran. MI5 has had to “pare back” its counter-terrorism focus because of the growing ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Federal judges uphold law that could ban TikTok in the U.S.
A panel of three federal Appeals Court judges ruled unanimously to uphold a law Friday that could potentially ban TikTok in the U.S.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
The Syrian civil war is back, and it could destabilize the entire region
A new migration of refugees is the last thing Syria’s neighbors need.The Hill - Dec. 6 -
My secret corner of Paris: readers’ favourite places to visit in the French capital
From a traditional bonbon shop to a hidden jazz club, our tipsters share their favourite haunts in the City of Light. Of all the chocolatiers’ windows in Paris , Au Chat Bleu at 85 Boulevard ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Greek capital imposes tough security measures on anniversary of fatal police shooting
Athens is bracing for protests marking 16 years since the police shooting of a 15-year-old high school student, whose death sparked riots and has led to annual demonstrationsABC News - Dec. 6 -
Warriors say Draymond Green could return Friday after MRI on calf came back clear
Green missed Tuesday's game with left calf tightness and will not play Thursday despite the MRI result.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
U.S. trade deficit narrows sharply in October on dissipation of worries about port strike
The trade sector could end up becoming a positive contributor to fourth-quarter gross domestic product.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
A Mexican Factory Paid Off for a U.S. Manufacturer. Tariffs Could Make It a Liability.
While the off-road-vehicle maker Polaris has benefited from moving some production south, Trump’s levy proposal is primed to add millions in costs.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
Senators grill airlines over "junk fees," stowaway headed back to U.S.
Five major airlines testified before a Senate panel on so-called "junk fees" as more news emerges about a stowaway who bypassed security in the U.S. and ended up on a flight to France. CBS News ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Biden heading back to U.S. from Angola after highlighting American investments
President Biden has wrapped up his historic trip to Angola after touring a port on Wednesday where the U.S. has invested billions. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Morant, prioritizing health, 'not trying to dunk at all'
Grizzlies star Ja Morant received boos from the Dallas crowd Tuesday night when he finished a fast break with a basic, two-handed dunk that didn't even rock the rim. Said Morant: "I'm not trying to ...ESPN - Dec. 4 -
France’s Prime Minister Could Be Forced to Resign This Week. Here’s What Could Happen Next.
A vote by the lower house of Parliament could force the prime minister to resign, leaving his budget legislation in limbo.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Google Worried Israeli Contract Could Enable Human Rights Violations
The tech giant, which has defended the deal to employees who oppose supplying Israel’s military with technology, feared the project might damage its reputation.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Trump reportedly jokes Canada could be 51st U.S. state if tariffs wreck economy
Trump outlined his plans to place 25% tariffs on all Canadian goods imported into the U.S., in a meeting with Trudeau at Mar-a-LagoMarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Back budget or Wales could lose £1bn, FM warns
Eluned Morgan warns Wales could lose significant funding if opponents do not help her pass a budget.BBC 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
