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Syrian Rebels Push South, Despite Efforts to Slow Them

Government forces appeared to be reinforcing crucial strongholds including the capital, Damascus, and the major city of Homs.

The New York Times - 5d

Can Syrian rebels maintain momentum and take Damascus?

Assad’s forces have offered little resistance so far, as attention turns to how his allies will react. Assault on Aleppo: who are the Syrian rebels HTS and why are they advancing? So far the ...

The Guardian - 5d

Tracking Syrian rebels' lightning offensive as they approach key city

BBC Verify has been tracking the territory captured by Syrian rebels as they move towards Homs.

BBC News - 5d

Syrian Rebel Offensive Bolsters Turkey's Geopolitical Influence

NATO member Turkey has longstanding relations with the rebels who entered Hama and captured Aleppo days earlier.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Damascus and Assad now in Syrian rebels' sights, raising stakes for president

The sudden offensive could become the biggest threat to Syria's president in 13 years of civil war.

BBC News - 5d

Syrian rebels close in on third major city in two weeks as thousands flee

Thousands left the Syrian city of Homs after insurgents took Hama in their rapid assault on government forces and pushed further south.

NBC News - 5d

Syrian Rebels Storm Hama as Government Forces Withdraw

Opposition forces advanced on the city of Hama as their startling offensive moved quickly in the direction of the capital, Damascus.

The New York Times - 6d

Islamist rebels seize strategic city of Hama from Syrian regime forces

Fighters led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group rout government troops after five-day battle amid sweeping offensive. Islamist insurgents have captured the Syrian city of Hama in a battle to seize a ...

The Guardian - 6d

Friday Briefing: Syrian Rebels Storm Another City

Plus, a celebration of art in Dakar.

The New York Times - 6d

Syrian rebels capture second major city after military withdraws

Hama is south of Aleppo, which the rebels seized last week after launching a lightning offensive.

BBC News - 6d

Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president

Syrian insurgents have swept into the central city of Hama after days of intense clashes with government forces

ABC News - 6d

Syrian rebels seize key city of Hama as army retreats

Insurgents’ commander announces ‘complete liberation’ after withdrawal of government forces

Financial Times - 6d

Syrian army withdraws from key city of Hama amid rebel surge, state news reports

Syrian government forces were withdrawing from the city of Hama in the face of a rebel advance, a setback for President al-Assad and his backers in Russia and Iran.

ABC News - 6d

World’s biggest hedge fund flags the ‘holy grail’ that may shield investors if U.S. stock rally crumbles

Karen Karniol-Tambour, co-chief investment officer at Bridgewater Associates, says valuations are much higher for U.S. stocks than they were when the bull run began.

MarketWatch - 6d

Syrian rebels surround strategic city of Hama after Aleppo takeover

Rebels within kilometres ‘on three sides’ of city, seen as crucial to Assad regime’s defence of the capital, Damascus. Syrian rebels encircled the key central city of Hama “from three sides” on ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Syrian Forces Battle Rebels Outside Government Stronghold

The rebels have set their sights on the city of Hama, where President Bashar al-Assad’s government has long maintained strength.

The New York Times - 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

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 counteroffensive

Financial 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

Championship Weekend College Football Playoff Reaction & how to address flag planting

Heading into Conference Championship Weekend, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings. They discuss the surprising move of Alabama ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Syrian rebels reach outskirts of major city of Hama

Advance from Aleppo highlights weakness of regime forces

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Al-Shaair’s hit on Lawrence, Eagles win battle of the birds & college football flag planting | McCoy & Van Noy

In this episode of McCoy & Van Noy, Gerald McCoy and Kyle Van Noy break down the biggest NFL stories from Week 13. They dive into Azeez Al-Shaair’s hit on Trevor Lawrence that resulted in a ...

Yahoo Sports - 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

Baker Mayfield weighs in on flag planting across college football: 'You take your L and you move on'

Multiple college football games ended with flag planting this past weekend

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Video shows Aleppo's airport abandoned after Syrian rebel forces claim control

Video from Syrian opposition news outlet Shaam Network shows an empty and damaged Aleppo International Airport. Syrian rebel forces claimed to have captured the airport and large parts of the city ...

NBC News - Dec. 3

Who are the rebels threatening Assad's grip on Syria?

The long-running civil war has unexpectedly sprung back into the spotlight

BBC News - Dec. 3

Who Are the Syrian Rebels Who Seized Aleppo?

The group now advancing, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, says it wants to replace the Assad government with one inspired by Islamic principles.

The New York Times - 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 negotiate

Financial Times - Dec. 3

How a Syrian Rebel Went From an American Jail to Seizing Aleppo

Once affiliated with Islamic State and al Qaeda, rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani professes religious tolerance. Many have doubts.

The Wall Street Journal - 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

College football brawls after controversial flag moves

Several players for some popular college football teams around the U.S. took to fighting as a controversial flag move grows in popularity. USA TODAY's Dan Wolken joins CBS News with more on the ...