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U.S. Ally Halts Fight Against Islamic State in Syria as It Battles Rebel Group
Washington’s main ally warned that a power vacuum was leading to attacks on the group by Turkish-backed rebels.The Wall Street Journal - 2h -
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes unannounced visit to Iraq amid push to stabilize post-Assad Syria
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes unannounced visit to Iraq amid push to stabilize post-Assad SyriaABC News - 8h -
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Thousands attend the funeral of a Taliban minister killed by an Islamic State suicide bomber
Thousands of people have attended the funeral of a Taliban government minister killed in an Islamic State suicide bombing the previous dayABC News - 1d -
Erdoğan sees nothing but opportunity in Syria
The Turkish president is determined to reap the benefits of Assad’s ousting ahead of the 2028 electionsFinancial Times - 1d -
Blue States are Unaffordable. The Price Will be Political.
Americans are fleeing unaffordable blue states — and they’re taking the Electoral College with them.The New York Times - 1d -
Tight security for Taliban minister’s funeral as Islamic State group claim deadly suicide attack
Tight security measures were in place Thursday for a Taliban minister’s funeral in Afghanistan after he was killed in a suicide bombing claimed by an affiliate of the Islamic State group.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The state intervention that’s not destroying trade
Governments are experimenting with industrial policy but tariffs are staying lowFinancial Times - 1d -
Inside the palace of Syria's deposed dictator
Days after Syria's longtime president, Bashar al-Assad, was driven from power and the country, NBC News' Richard Engel got an inside look at the palace where Assad lived in luxury.NBC News - 1d -
What will Trump do about Syria?
His former national security advisor, John Bolton, gives us his verdictBBC News - 2d -
NJ state senator calls for 'limited state of emergency' over drone sightings
A New Jersey state senator is calling for "a limited state of emergency” over recent drone sightings in the state. “The State of New Jersey should issue a limited state of emergency banning all ...The Hill - 2d -
A Search in Syria for the Disappeared
Syrians raced to newly emptied prisons to reunite with loved ones snatched away by the brutal regime of Bashar al-Assad, but their quest sometimes took them to the morgue.The New York Times - 2d -
What Happens Next in Syria?
Rebel fighters seized Damascus and deposed Assad, thrusting Syria into an uncertain future.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Trump Offers Confusing Clues on Syria
The president-elect faces hard choices about the country’s post-Assad future. His vows not to get involved might be hard to keep.The New York Times - 2d -
Sednaya Prison in Syria: What to Know
Amnesty International described it as a “human slaughterhouse,” where, other rights groups say, tens of thousands of people were detained, tortured and killed during the 13-year civil war.The New York Times - 2d -
The Syria Opportunity
The end of al-Assad’s wretched regime unlocks many doors.The New York Times - 3d -
Inside Syria's notorious Saydnaya prison
ABC News Chief Foreign Correspondent James Longman reports at Saydnaya prison, where Syrians are searching for their lost loved ones.ABC News - 3d -
3 men arrested in Germany over suspected preparations for an Islamic extremist attack
Two young men who sympathized with the Islamic State group and a suspected accomplice have been arrested in Germany for allegedly making preparations for an attackABC News - 3d -
How the Rebels in Syria Captured Damascus
A visual timeline of the stunning rebel advance in SyriaThe New York Times - 3d -
What to read on Syria
Twelve books that shed light on the conflict and its place in the wider power struggles across the Middle EastFinancial Times - 3d -
In Syria, an Image of Rebellion Embodied in a Hoodie
The quotidian uniforms of Syrian rebels, as they appeared on television, draws a powerful contrast to the image of President Bashar al-Assad.The New York Times - 4d -
What Syria Needs in Order to Rebuild
U.S. sanctions policy in the country must change.The New York Times - 4d -
What Next for Syria?
Crowds gather at notorious Damascus prison, as Assad flees to Russia.BBC News - 4d -
Who Is the Leader of Syria’s Rebel Offensive?
Abu Mohammad al-Jolani spearheaded a lightning assault that led to the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.The New York Times - 4d -
Gabbard heads to the Hill with Syria in spotlight
Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Trump’s pick to be director of national intelligence, is expected on Capitol Hill to meet with senators this week, kicking off what will likely be a contentious ...The Hill - 4d -
Syria live updates: Assad is now in Moscow, Russian state media says
Rebel forces in Syria captured the capital Damascus and toppled the regime of President Bashar al-Assad in a lightning-quick advance across the country.ABC News - 5d -
Head of Syria's biggest rebel faction in first appearance since Assad's fall calls it "a victory to the Islamic nation."
Head of Syria's biggest rebel faction in first appearance since Assad's fall calls it "a victory to the Islamic nation."ABC News - 5d -
A short guide to Syria’s long war
Assad’s fall concludes the arc of ‘Arab Spring’ uprisings that reshaped the regionFinancial Times - 5d -
Who are the rebels in Syria?
The Islamist militant group HTS has a long and involved history in the Syrian conflict.BBC News - 5d -
Arab states will talk to all forces in Syria to prevent reignition of war, says Qatar
‘No one party or sect should feel unsafe,’ says Qatari foreign ministry, as states meet to assess collapse of Assad regime. Middle East crisis – live updates Arab states will seek to avert the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Who are the opposition fighters overrunning Syria?
The swiftly developing crisis has taken much of the world by surprise.ABC News - 5d -
Trump on Syria conflict: ‘This is not our fight’
President-elect Trump heavily criticized Syrian rebels for their move to overtake the city of Damascus on Saturday, but emphasized that this was not America’s fight. “Russia, because they are so ...The Hill - 6d -
Here’s what is happening in Syria.
aHoms sits at a key crossroads in the country, controlling access to the Mediterranean to the west and Damascus to the south.The New York Times - 6d -
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 - 6d -
What Is Happening in Syria
We explain the latest updates in the country’s civil war.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Inside the Collapse of Florida State
The Seminoles had one of the biggest nosedives in college football history. What went wrong?The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Syria caught up in Lebanon fallout
Assad regime looks vulnerable as rebels retake AleppoFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
UFC 311 fight card: Islam Makhachev, Merab Dvalishvili to defend titles in Los Angeles in January
Arman Tsarukyan and Umar Nurmagomedov will get their chances at the lightweight and bantamweight titles, respectivelyCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
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
