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 - 4 hours ago

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 - 6 hours ago

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What a Deadly 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 - Yesterday

What a Deadly Offensive in Syria Means for a Stalled Civil War

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

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

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.

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear

The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

What to know about the inflation report.

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Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

U.S. Inflation Ticks Up to 2.6% in October, as Fed Considers Rate Cut

Inflation has cooled notably, but a pickup in annual price increases underscores that it is not fully back to normal.

Business - The New York Times - November 13

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What to Know About the U.N. Climate Deal

Nations reached an agreement for rich countries to support poor countries in the face of climate change.

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What we know about Israel-Hezbollah deal

Israel will have 60 days to withdraw from Lebanon while Hezbollah must move north of the Litani river.

How Have Israel and Lebanon Responded to the Cease-Fire?

The truce began Wednesday, bringing a fragile peace to Israel and Lebanon. Israeli troops are to withdraw in phases from southern Lebanon, and Lebanese military convoys headed south to protect the ...

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

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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.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 6 hours ago

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 - Yesterday

What we know about North Korea's intercontinental missile test

North Korea launched a new ICBM Thursday that's designed to reach the U.S. mainland. The U.S., South Korea and Japan all condemned the launch, which came amid warnings that North Korean soldiers in ...

What to know about the unprecedented floods that killed more than 200 in Spain

In a matter of minutes, flash floods caused by heavy downpours in eastern Spain swept away everything in their path

World - ABC News - November 1

What to know about the Bucks County, Pennsylvania, voting ruling

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What to know about changes to Mexico's Constitution that prohibit court challenges to amendments

Mexico’s federal and state legislatures, all dominated by the ruling Morena party, have passed amendments to the Constitution that prohibit courts from challenging any Constitutional reforms

World - ABC News - November 1

Daylight saving time has ended. What to know about 'falling back.'

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