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Al-Assad’s Soldiers Hope for Amnesty. First, They Have to Take a Number.
Syria’s new rulers say they will spare conscripts of Bashar al-Assad and pursue those who oversaw his regime’s abuses. Hundreds are lining up to learn which promise applies to them.The New York Times - 10h -
Biden Administration Takes First Step to Retaliate Against China Over Hack
The Commerce Department is banning the few remaining operations of China Telecom in the United States, a move that appears unlikely to deter Beijing from conducting sophisticated cyberoperations.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump takes questions at first news conference since winning election
President-elect Donald Trump spoke to reporters Monday for his first news conference since he won the November election. Trump discussed job creation, tax cuts, Israel, Ukraine, the border wall, ...CBS News - 1d -
DOGE takes aim at federal workers
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Federal employees fear push to shrink workforce President-elect Trump said he ...The Hill - 1d -
Serbian police use mobile phone spyware to keep track of opponents and journalists, Amnesty says
Amnesty International says Serbia’s secret service and police have been spying on journalists and opposition activists by installing spyware on their mobile phonesABC News - 2d -
Here are First Dog on the Moon’s tips for Christmas on a budget | First Dog on the Moon
It’s a Cozzie Livs Chrimbo!. Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and ...The Guardian - 2d -
Israeli strikes on Lebanon must be ‘investigated as war crimes’, says Amnesty
Human rights group criticises attacks on civilians where no evidence was found of any potential military targetsFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump takes jab at 'governor' Trudeau
The president-elect referred to the 'great state' of Canada in a social media post.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
Israeli PM Netanyahu takes stand in corruption trial for first time
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is now juggling his own trial on corruption charges along with the war in Gaza and a new security challenge in neighboring Syria.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Israel's Netanyahu takes to the witness stand for the first time in his trial for alleged corruption
Israel's Netanyahu takes to the witness stand for the first time in his trial for alleged corruptionABC News - Dec. 10 -
Netanyahu set to take witness stand for first time in his corruption trial in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to testify for the first time Tuesday in a trial against him on corruption allegationsABC News - Dec. 9 -
Taking on the Tyranny of the Tech Bros
Coalitions between feminist movements, minorities, and labor activists will help keep the Silicon Valley moguls in check.Wired - Dec. 9 -
Lando Norris wins Abu Dhabi F1 GP as McLaren take first title since 1998
Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri collide on first lap McLaren now have nine constructors’ championships The wait has been long and torturous for McLaren but by the close of a victory for Lando ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Golden State Valkyries roster, schedule: WNBA's newest team takes first step with expansion draft
The Valkyries made 11 selections on Friday, including Kate Martin and Temi FagbenleCBS Sports - Dec. 7 -
Here's what to know before taking your first required minimum distribution
Most retirees must begin required minimum distributions at age 73. Here's what to know before making your first withdrawal.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
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First look at Valkyries uniforms for first WNBA season in 2025
The Golden State Valkyries unveiled their uniforms for the upcoming 2025 WNBA season.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza
Israel rejected the charge — the first of its kind by a major human rights organization — saying it was “based on lies.”The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Amnesty International accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza
Amnesty International said it had found "sufficient basis" to conclude Israel had and was continuing to commit the crime of genocide in Gaza.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Amnesty International’s Israel branch distances itself from ‘genocide’ claim
But local branch of rights group says ‘serious crimes’ were potentially taking place that needed investigation. Amnesty International’s Israel branch has distanced itself from the rights group’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Bahamas rejects Trump proposal to take in deported migrants
President-elect reportedly plans to send people to countries they have no ties to as part of his attack on immigration . How would Donald Trump carry out his mass deportation scheme? The ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Chair of Amnesty International’s Israel branch resigns over genocide report
Daniil Brodsky and two board members stepped down after local group said the report had ‘not proved genocidal intent’. The chair of Amnesty International’s Israeli branch and two board members have ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Amnesty: Israel committing genocide in Gaza
Human rights group Amnesty International accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza amid its ongoing war against Hamas in the region. In a report released Wednesday, the organization listed ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Amnesty International accuses Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians
Amnesty International said Thursday that it had found evidence that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in its war in Gaza.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Amnesty accuses Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza
Israel denies the accusation, saying it is defending itself against Hamas attacks in accordance with international law.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
I'm not going to take Verstappen attacks - Russell
George Russell responds to Max Verstappen's criticism of him by saying the four-time world champion "cannot deal with adversity".BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Van Cleef & Arpels Takes to the High Seas
“Treasure Island,” Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventure novel, was the inspiration for the Paris jeweler’s new high jewelry collection.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
A Gem in Shades From Shamrock to Sage Takes the Spotlight
Eighteen jewelry designers create pieces featuring unusual copper-rich green tourmalines.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Amnesty International says genocide is occurring in Gaza, an accusation Israel rejects
Amnesty International accuses Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip during its war with Hamas, saying it has sought to deliberately destroy Palestinians by mounting deadly attacks, ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Amnesty International says a genocide is being committed against Palestinians in Gaza, an accusation Israel rejects
Amnesty International says a genocide is being committed against Palestinians in Gaza, an accusation Israel rejectsABC News - Dec. 4 -
Israel’s war in Gaza amounts to genocide, Amnesty International report finds
Human rights group says Israel ‘brazenly, continuously and with total impunity … unleashed hell’ on strip’s 2.3m population. A report from Amnesty International alleges that Israel’s war against ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Ravens Suspend Wide Receiver for Refusing to Take the Field
Diontae Johnson declined numerous requests to play in Baltimore’s Week 13 loss, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Josh Allen's creativity and Jameis Winston's risk-taking produce statistical firsts in the NFL
Josh Allen and Jameis Winston delivered signature performances in prime timeABC News - Dec. 4 -
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Wyshynski Awards for the season's first quarter
From best team to weirdest goal to most important document to the best bounce-back player and more!ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Trump takes aim at US Steel deal
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump says he'll block Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal President-elect Trump vowed ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Trump will take ‘nonstop’ action in first 100 days in office, top adviser says – live
Jason Miller says that Trump will take aggressive action on immigration and oil and gas drilling early into his second term. Notre Dame Cathedral will reopen in Paris on Saturday with incoming US ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Watch: Protesters take to the streets outside parliament
South Korea’s opposition party members gather at South Korea's parliamentBBC News - Dec. 3 -
Ewan McGregor takes on first theatre role in 17 years
The star will appear in My Master Builder in London's West End next year.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
For Iranian Women, Can a Revolution Take Place at Home?
Inspired by the movement for women’s rights in Iran, Elahe Esmaili returns to her hometown to start her own resistance.The New York Times - Dec. 3
