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How the Assad family built an empire of fear in Syria
Hafez and his son Bashar killed countless people over five decades and oversaw the country’s descent into kleptocracyFinancial Times - 3d -
Assad flees Syria as rebels seize Damascus
Toppling of regime marks culmination of lightning offensive by rebel groups led by HTSFinancial Times - 3d -
From doctor to brutal dictator: the rise and fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad
Toppled president came to power keen to show he was different from his father but proved to be as repressive. Middle East crisis – live updates On the face of it at least, the Bashar al-Assad ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump says he will act 'very quickly' to pardon Jan. 6 rioters upon taking office
President-elect Trump, in a new interview, said he intends to act on his first day to pardon individuals involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the Capitol, including those who have pleaded ...The Hill - 3d -
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Syria's Assad resigns and leaves the country after stunning rebel blitz, Russia says
Rebel forces in Syria said they have captured four cities in the past 24 hours and entered the capital Damascus.ABC News - 3d -
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Russia says Assad has fled Syria as rebels seize Damascus
Syrian rebel forces have overtaken the capital city of Damascus and toppled the Assad regime that has ruled Syria for generations. Russian officials have confirmed President Bashar Al-Assad has ...NBC News - 3d -
Assad regime ends in Syria as rebels claim Damascus
Syrian rebels seize Damascus; Assad flees countryNBC News - 3d -
'No-one slept in Syria last night' - how news of Assad's toppling spread
Residents in the Syrian capital tell of an anxious night waiting for news of the fall of Bashar Al-Assad.BBC News - 3d -
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What is next for Syria after Assad’s fall?
The real test for the country and Middle East will come when triumphant but disparate rebel factions divide the spoils — and whether they can share powerFinancial Times - 3d -
Bashar al-Assad reported to have fled Syria as rebels say they have captured Damascus
Celebrations on streets of Syrian cities as as Assad regime appears to have fallen. Live updates: Syrian rebels say they have captured capital as Bashar al-Assad reported to have fled Damascus ...The Guardian - 4d -
Assad flees Syria, war monitor says, as insurgents enter Damascus
Syrian insurgents reached Damascus as part of a rapidly moving offensive that saw them take over some of Syria's largest cities.CBS News - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Syria's Assad Finds Himself Alone as Enemies Close In
Facing the collapse of his rule, President Bashar al-Assad sought help from his backers in Russia and Iran. He came away empty-handed.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Where is Bashar al-Assad? Rumours swirl in Syria about its president
Rumours surround the whereabouts of the Syrian president, as rebels make advances near the capital's suburbs.BBC News - 4d -
‘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 - 4d -
As Assad’s power crumbles, Turkey, Iran and Russia disagree on way forward for Syria
Foreign powers urge opposition groups to end fighting and preserve single, united country at talks in Qatar. The three key external national actors in the Syrian crisis tried to regain control of ...The Guardian - 4d -
Alone and broke against a renewed insurgency, is Assad's rule about to collapse?
The last time Syrian President Bashar Assad was in serious trouble was 10 years agoABC News - 4d -
Syria's state news agency denies rumors that President Bashar Assad has left the country, says he is at work in Damascus
Syria's state news agency denies rumors that President Bashar Assad has left the country, says he is at work in DamascusABC News - 4d -
Family of missing journalist Austin Tice says he's alive
The family of Austin Tice spoke at the National Press Club on Friday, stating that the journalist who was abducted in 2012 while reporting in Syria is alive. “Today is a day full of emotions. The ...The Hill - 5d -
Leader of Syria’s Resurgent Rebels Lays Out Strategy to Oust Assad
In an interview, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the Islamist rebel heading an offensive moving toward Damascus, said the operation was a long time coming.The New York Times - 5d -
Austin Tice, kidnapped in Syria, believed to be alive and well, family says
"We have from a significant source that has already been vetted all over our government, Austin Tice is alive, Austin Tice is treated well," his mother said.CBS News - 5d -
Walz says he was 'a little surprised' by election loss
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), Vice President Harris's running mate, reflected on the Democratic Party's loss in the presidential election, saying he was "a little surprised" by the outcome. “It felt ...The Hill - 5d -
The Sudden Rebel Advance in Syria Creates 'Real Possibility' of Assad's Fall
Capturing Hama would leave just one major city, Homs, in government hands on the road from rebel-held northern Syria to Damascus.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
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With Assad Challenged, a Push to Cut Syria’s Ties to Iran Grows More Unlikely
Even as Israel bombarded Syria, officials say the U.S. and Gulf countries were working to weaken its president’s alliance with Tehran. Rebels’ shock advance has dampened those hopes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
2024 Hero World Challenge odds, picks, field: Surprising predictions from golf model that's nailed 13 majors
SportsLine's proven model simulated the Hero World Challenge 2024 10,000 times and revealed its surprising PGA Tour golf picksCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Commanders RB Austin Ekeler says he has experienced memory loss following two concussions this season
Ekeler is still dealing with symptoms following his most recent concussionCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Israel says it will hold Lebanon responsible if ceasefire collapses
Minister’s vow to ‘go deeper’ if hostilities resume comes after deadly Israeli air strikes severely test truceFinancial Times - 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 -
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 -
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 -
Syria crisis due to Assad’s refusal to engage with opposition, says Turkish minister
Iran’s foreign minister blamed Israel’s intervention instead, but emergency talks in Ankara said to be ‘constructive’. Middle East crisis – live updates The crisis in Syria is the result of ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Why did Syrian militants HTS seize Aleppo – and how did they do it so quickly?
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s sudden offensive on major city has grabbed global attention but experts are not so surprised. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham , the Islamist militant group that has surged to global ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
