What Rebels’ Offensive in Syria Means for a Stalled Civil War

Rebel groups have launched the largest offensive in years against government forces in the northwest.

World - The New York Times - 18 hours ago

Rebel Forcesin Syria Take Most ofAleppo 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.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 9 hours ago

What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria’s 13-year war and why it matters

The 13-year civil war in Syria has roared back into prominence with a surprise rebel offensive on Aleppo, one of Syria’s largest cities and an ancient business hub.

Rebels Seize Control Over Most of Syria’s Largest City in Aleppo

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

Top stories - The New York Times - 9 hours ago

What to know about shock offensive on Syria's largest city

Syrian rebels against the country's President Bashar Al-Assad advanced toward one of the largest cities in the country — the first time since 2016 — following a shock offensive launched by ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

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.

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.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Who are the rebels seizing control of Syria's second city?

The Islamist militant group HTS has a long and involved history in the Syrian conflict.

What Trump's win could mean for Russia's war against Ukraine

Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly promised to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine, vowing that Moscow's war on Kyiv would quickly end after he won the ...

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.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Syrian rebels breach Aleppo amid surprise offensive

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

Rebels Seize Control Over Most of Syria’s Largest City

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

World - The New York Times - 15 hours ago

Rebels seize control of Syria's second-largest city Aleppo

Anti-government rebels seized control of Syria's second-largest city of Aleppo on Saturday. Their advance ignites a new phase of the country's long-running civil war.

World - CBS News - 2 hours ago

Rebels seize control of Syria's second-largest city Aleppo

Anti-government rebels seized control of Syria's second-largest city of Aleppo on Saturday. Their advance ignites a new phase of the country's long-running civil war.

Trump Transition Stalls Over Ethics Code, and a New Russian Offensive

Plus, Saudi Arabia’s “sportswashing” controversy.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 11

Israel celebrates, Ukraine frets: What Trump's win means for U.S. allies at war

Donald Trump’s election win over Kamala Harris could dramatically alter the course of the wars raging in the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine.

Honoring a Civil War veteran who was lost to history

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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.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Syrian rebels launch major offensive against Assad regime

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

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Syrian rebels enter Aleppo three days into surprise offensive

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 ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

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

Thousands of Syrian insurgents have taken over most of Aleppo, establishing positions in the country’s largest city and controlling its airport before expanding their shock offensive to a nearby ...

World - ABC News - 5 hours ago

Syrian rebels’ advance breaks war’s fragile stalemate

Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has advanced from its Idlib stronghold in lightning raid on Aleppo

Business - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

An Oath Keeper Talks Civil War Over Pastrami on Rye

“I'm training people to survive a civil war, to get out of the way, to stay home, stay off the grid,” says Oath Keeper Jim Arroyo, in an interview two days before the US presidential election.

Tech - Wired - November 4

Remains of 28 soldiers found in storage identified as Civil War veterans

The simple copper and cardboard urns gathering dust on shelves only had the name of each of the 28 soldiers — but nothing linking them to the Civil War.

‘No time to pull punches’: is a civil war on the horizon for the Democratic party?

Accusations and recriminations abound as Democrats try to figure out what went wrong after an electoral trouncing. Joe Biden stood before the American people, millions of whom were still reeling ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Why Chinese companies are also waiting for Sudan's civil war to end

World - Yahoo News - November 16

NATO's newest members update their civil preparedness guides for risk of war

Sweden and Finland, which recently gave up neutrality and joined NATO following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, have sent out updated civil preparedness guides with instructions how to ...

World - ABC News - November 18

Civil War Toll Much Worse in Confederate States, New Estimates Show

An analysis of newly released 19th-century census records offers more insight into the conflict’s costs.

Science - The New York Times - November 19

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

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Here’s what can stall Trump’s tax and tariff plans

Surging 10-year Treasury yields could temper Trump administration plans that risk growing the large U.S. deficit.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Bitcoin's march to $100,000 stalls. Here's what's keeping it below the milestone

Bitcoin is trading stubbornly below the $100,000 mark, putting the brakes on a blistering post-election rally.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

What the vote means for corporate America

The result will have big consequences for companies spanning energy, cars and pharmaceuticals

World - Financial Times - November 5

What a Trump Victory Means for Tech

Another Trump presidency will be good for crypto and Elon Musk, but every big tech company may not benefit from a more hands-off approach to antitrust.

Tech - The New York Times - November 8

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