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Joy Buoys Syria’s First Friday Prayers Since Assad Ouster, but Hardships Loom
In an impoverished, war-ravaged country, the first prayers after the fall of a brutal regime drew jubilant crowds, even in areas seen as regime strongholds.The New York Times - 9h -
What next for Assad and his family?
After 50 years of ruling Syria, Bashar al-Assad and his family must find a new place to call home.BBC News - 12h -
Turkey Emerges as a Big Winner in the Wake of al-Assad’s Ouster
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had long worked with the rebels who overtook Damascus. His influence over Syria is now likely to grow.The New York Times - 12h -
John Galliano exits Maison Margiela, where he got a 'second chance' after Dior ouster
John Galliano, the controversial fashion designer who joined Maison Margiela in 2014 after being fired from Dior and his own design house, is stepping down.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
U.S.-backed forces worry ISIS could try to capitalize on Assad's ouster
CBS News goes inside a Syrian prison holding thousands of ISIS fighters, where the U.S.-backed forces in charge say the Assad regime's collapse presents new risks.CBS News - 13h -
Who Set the Stage for al-Assad’s Ouster? There Are Different Answers in the U.S. and Israel.
President Biden says he weakened Russia, Iran and Hezbollah, laying the groundwork for Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the Syrian leader would still be in power had ...The New York Times - 2d -
What to Know About the Countries Still Fighting in Syria After al-Assad’s Ouster
Bashar al-Assad is gone, and Russia and Iran have stepped back. But Israel, Turkey and the United States are carrying out airstrikes.The New York Times - 3d -
Why al-Assad Fell
Understanding the factors that led to the Syrian regime’s collapse is key to putting the pieces of the country back together.The New York Times - 3d -
Syrians react to the fall of the Assad regime
In Syria, the rebels who seized power have appointed a transitional government with a temporary prime minister. On Monday, crowds gathered as some Syrians continued to celebrate the takeover. ...CBS News - 3d -
Israel Claims Credit for al-Assad’s Ouster, but Sees Risk in His Absence
For Israel’s leaders, Bashar al-Assad’s downfall was made possible by their recent assaults on Hezbollah, Iran and Syria, all of which weakened the Iran-backed axis.The New York Times - 4d -
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The final hours of the Assad regime
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad fled the country, ending 50 years of rule by his familyBBC News - 5d -
Syrian rebels topple Assad regime
Overthrowing of regime marks culmination of lightning offensive by rebel groupsFinancial Times - 5d -
With Assad’s Fall, Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’ Unravels
Tehran’s main regional allies are weakened or collapsing: Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, has fled his country, Hezbollah is battered by conflict with Israel, and Hamas is still at war.The New York Times - 5d -
Bashar al-Assad of Syria Falls to Rebels
President Bashar al-Assad had kept opposition forces at bay for a decade with help from Russia and Iran. But rebels struck at a moment of weakness for those countries.The New York Times - 5d -
Biden responds to fall of Assad regime
President Biden expressed cautious optimism over the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, but also noted the situation presents a "moment of considerable risk." Charlie D'Agata has more on the U.S. ...CBS News - 5d -
Global reaction to Assad's sudden ouster from Syria ranges from jubilation to alarm
The fall of Syria’s authoritarian government at the hands of jihadi militants has set off waves of jubilation, trepidation and alarm around the worldABC News - 5d -
Assad's Rule Collapses in Syria, Raising Concerns of a Vacuum
The events set off celebrations among the population but also sparked concerns about how the disintegration of the regime would reverberate in the region.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Starmer welcomes fall of Assad's 'barbaric regime'
The UK prime minister said it was "early days" when asked whether the government would engage with Syrian rebels.BBC News - 5d -
US will fear the vacuum that could replace Assad
Washington worries that the overthrow of Syria's president could lead to a power grab by Islamist groups.BBC News - 5d -
Assad flees Syria for Moscow as rebels seize Damascus
Deposed leader arrives in Russian capital, according to state newswire, after regime toppledFinancial Times - 5d -
Steve Rosenberg: Fall of Assad is a blow to Russia's prestige
Russian firepower helped keep the Syrian president in power - but in a matter of days, Moscow's Syria project unravelled.BBC News - 5d -
What’s Next for Syria After the Collapse of Assad’s Government?
Predicting Syria’s future is challenging, as the government’s sudden demise took many people who have watched the region for years by surprise.The New York Times - 5d -
As Assad’s Regime in Syria Needs Help, Iran Exits
The collapse of a partnership built over four decades would reshape the balance of power in the Middle East.The New York Times - 5d -
Analysis of the Bashar Assad regime collapse in Syria
CBS News contributor Andrew Boyd, who previously held leadership positions at the CIA, and Mouaz Moustafa, the executive director of the Syrian Emergency Task Force, provide analysis on the events ...CBS News - 5d -
Biden calls Assad's fall "moment of historic opportunity"
"At long last, the Assad regime has fallen," President Biden said Sunday, hours after opposition forces entered Damascus and seized control of Syria.CBS News - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Assad's Downfall Marks a New Realignment in the Middle East
Winners and losers have already emerged, Turkey gained, Russia and Iran lost sway—but the gains and losses could prove illusory.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Assad flees Syria as rebels seize Damascus
Toppling of regime marks culmination of lightning offensive by rebel groups led by HTSFinancial Times - 5d -
Watch: Looting at Bashar al-Assad's residence
BBC Middle East correspondent Lina Sinjab describes chaotic scenes in the Syrian capital.BBC News - 5d -
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Assad regime ends in Syria as rebels claim Damascus
Syrian rebels seize Damascus; Assad flees countryNBC News - 5d -
Where is Bashar al-Assad?
The statement from Assad's ally is the first on his whereabouts since rebels took control of Damascus.BBC News - 5d -
Watch: The final hours of the Assad regime
After years in power, Syria's President Bashar al-Assad was toppled with surprising speed.BBC News - 5d -
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 - 5d -
End of Assad rule will reshape region's balance of power
The end of the Assad family's five-decade rule will reshape the balance of power in the region, but many uncertainties lie ahead.BBC News - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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
