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Syria's insurgency leader tours seized city of Aleppo, as fierce battles intensify near Hama
The leader of Syria’s most powerful insurgent group has toured the seized city of Aleppo in a surprise visit, the first since the insurgents captured large parts of the city over the weekend as ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Surveillance video captures fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Surveillance video captured the moment UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot outside a New York City hotel. Thompson was on his way to speak at UnitedHealth Group's investor ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Map: Where Rebels Have Advanced in Syria
Syrian opposition fighters have rapidly expanded the territory under their control in northwestern Syria.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Syrian government forces and rebels battle outside key city of Hama
A government counter-attack reportedly pushed back the rebels after they reached Hama's outskirts.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Rebel advances in Syria spell danger for Russia’s Middle Eastern ambitions
Moscow’s ability to support its regional partner, Iran, is coming under increasing strainFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Syrian rebels close in on symbolic victory in city synonymous with government brutality
Syrian rebel forces were on Wednesday within six miles of the central city of Hama, a city freighted with past horrors for antigovernment forces.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Inside Aleppo: the Syrian city captured by rebels
Opposition supporters are ecstatic but others are wary of their new Islamist rulers as Assad regime begins counteroffensiveFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Biden, in Angola, Warns That Slavery’s History Should Not be Erased
In becoming the first American leader to visit Angola, President Biden said it was important not to forget the ugly legacy of the human trade that originally defined relations with Africa.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
BBC Verify tracks week of rebel advances in Syria
It’s been one week since rebel forces launched their largest offensive against the Syrian government in years. BBC Verify has been tracking their advances.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Syrian insurgents capture four central towns as government forces reclaim some territory
Syrian opposition activists say insurgents have captured four new towns, bringing them closer to the central city of HamaABC News - Dec. 4 -
South Korean History Is Scarred by Martial Law
The president’s short-lived declaration of a military emergency late Tuesday was young South Koreans’ first exposure to a state of affairs their elders remember well.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Celebrations as Wales make history qualifying for Euros
Wales defeated the Republic of Ireland 2-1 making footballing history in their first major tournament.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Highlights: Wales make history in Dublin
Watch highlights as Wales win 2-1 in Dublin for a 3-2 aggregate triumph over Republic of Ireland to make history by reaching Euro 2025.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Yellowknife city council drops city-run dog pound from budget
Yellowknife city council removed $550,000, intended to operate its own dog pound, from the city's draft budget on Monday.Council made the unanimous decision as part of its budget review. The city's ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Syrian rebels reach outskirts of major city of Hama
Advance from Aleppo highlights weakness of regime forcesFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Amid Syria’s Rebel Offensive, a Geopolitical Cauldron Simmers
Iran and Russia, both stretched by conflicts of their own, have experienced setbacks in Syria after a rebel offensive in the northwest of the country.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Syrian insurgents advance on Hama city after capturing Aleppo
Forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad in ‘violent confrontations’ with armed groups in Hama, according to reports. Middle East crisis – live updates Syrian insurgents fighting forces loyal to ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
What the leading ‘just war’ theorist says about the strategies of Hamas and Israel
Michael Walzer argues that Hamas’s strategy in the Gaza war is to deliberately “put civilians at risk for political gain.”The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Hamas and Fatah agree to create committee to run postwar Gaza Strip
Two main Palestinian factions agree during talks in Cairo that politically independent technocrats will run territory. Middle East crisis – live updates Hamas and Fatah – the two main ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Cop29 gave us a Putin-friendly deal – and a glimpse of the dark future of climate talks | Fiona Harvey
The Baku Cop29 talks were marked by division and self-interest, with rancorous meddling right until the end. Fiona Harvey is an environment editor at the Guardian When I first visited Azerbaijan ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Trump appears to threaten Hamas with 'all hell to pay' over hostages
The US president-elect vows a response if captives in Gaza are not released by the time he returns to the White House.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
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Hamas and Fatah are near an agreement on who will oversee postwar Gaza
Palestinian officials say Fatah and Hamas are closing in on an agreement to appoint a committee of politically independent technocrats to administer the Gaza Strip after the warABC News - Dec. 3 -
Dark comedy 'A Different Man' surprisingly triumphs at Gotham Awards
In a surprise that stunned the audience of Hollywood’s first big awards-season bash, “A Different Man,” a dark comedy about doppelgängers, deformity and authenticity in acting, won best feature ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
These are the worst cities for package theft in 2024
These are the 10 worst cities for package theft in 2024, according to an annual report from SafeWise.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Who are the rebels threatening Assad's grip on Syria?
The long-running civil war has unexpectedly sprung back into the spotlightBBC News - Dec. 3 -
Key players in Syria's long-running civil war, reignited by a shock rebel offensive
Syria’s long civil war has reclaimed global attention after insurgents seized most of its largest city and dozens of nearby towns and villagesABC News - Dec. 3 -
Rebel offensive boosts Turkey’s influence in Syria
Ankara, long a backer of opposition groups, sees chance to push back Kurdish militants and force Assad to negotiateFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Examining the history of presidential pardons
President Biden granted his son Hunter a "full and unconditional pardon" Sunday after the younger Biden was convicted in two separate criminal cases earlier this year. Lindsay Chervinsky, executive ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
What is the ultimate goal of Syria's rebel forces?
The Syrian military and Russian forces launched joint airstrikes Monday targeting rebel groups that seized control of the nation's largest city, Aleppo. Syria's civil war has stood at a stalemate ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Why Syria's civil war is reigniting
The Syrian military and the Kremlin conducted joint airstrikes Monday on parts of Syria that rebels took control of over the weekend. Fighters seized Syria's largest city, Aleppo, after a battle ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels
In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can ...The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Trump warns of 'hell to pay' if Hamas doesn't release hostages
President-elect Trump on Monday threatened to unleash “hell” in the Middle East if hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip are not released before his inauguration Jan. 20, underscoring urgency to ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
One of the best MVP races in NFL history is unfolding
Three weeks ago, the MVP was Lamar Jackson's to lose. Then Saquon Barkley went superhero and now Josh Allen is making his push. Buckle up for an intense finish.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2 -
What is happening in north-western Syria and why now?
Rebels have captured a swathe of land during their largest offensive against the government in years.BBC News - Dec. 2 -
Hunter Biden joins history of controversial presidential pardons
President Biden’s unexpected decision to pardon his son Hunter is part of a long history of controversial clemency issued by presidents under the vast constitutional power. The president’s ...The Hill - Dec. 2
