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In Fight for Syria, a Battle for Domination of the Middle East
In a region “already on fire,” analysts say, rebels’ advance toward Damascus is a barometer of the shifting power dynamics that also affect nations like Iran, Turkey, Russia and the United States.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
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 - Dec. 8 -
Syria’s Government Battles Multiple Rebel Uprisings
The longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad is facing threats from rebellions on numerous fronts as his key ally, Iran, is paring back support.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
A short guide to Syria’s long war
Assad’s fall concludes the arc of ‘Arab Spring’ uprisings that reshaped the regionFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Who are the rebels in Syria?
The Islamist militant group HTS has a long and involved history in the Syrian conflict.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Assad regime ends in Syria as rebels claim Damascus
Syrian rebels seize Damascus; Assad flees countryNBC News - Dec. 8 -
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 - Dec. 8 -
Who are the opposition fighters overrunning Syria?
The swiftly developing crisis has taken much of the world by surprise.ABC News - Dec. 8 -
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 - Dec. 7 -
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 - Dec. 7 -
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 - Dec. 7 -
Rebels Advance in Syria as Iran Steps Back
Also, judges rejected TikTok’s effort to avoid a U.S. ban. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Mets sign OF Edward Olivares to minor league deal
The Mets announced the signings of outfielders Edward Olivares, Alex Ramirez and RHP Grant Hartwig to minor league contracts.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
Syria’s ‘Frozen Conflict’ Is Now Red Hot
When equilibriums are disrupted, chaos can ensue.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Russia warns citizens they may need to leave Syria
Rapid rebel advance deepens crisis for Moscow-allied Assad regime as insurgents approach strategic city of HomsFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
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What to know about Syria's rekindled civil war
Thousands of people were fleeing fighting amid a dramatic escalation in Syria's civil war, which had simmered without major advances by either side for years.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
What Is Happening in Syria
We explain the latest updates in the country’s civil war.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Record number of unaccompanied minor children in region, UNICEF estimates
Children are a quarter of all migrants in Latin America and the Caribbean, UNICEF officials estimate.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Supreme Court hears arguments over Tennessee law banning transition care for minors
Demonstrators rally as justices consider a Tennessee law prohibiting gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors. The outcome could have far-reaching implications for similar laws nationwide.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Syria caught up in Lebanon fallout
Assad regime looks vulnerable as rebels retake AleppoFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Supreme Court hears arguments over Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Supreme Court justices Wednesday heard arguments over Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors. During the hearing, a majority of justices appeared to agree that laws passed by Tennessee ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
India-Bangladesh relations sour as tensions rise over attacks on Hindu minority
Allegations of violence against Hindus prompt mass protests in India and attack on Bangladeshi consulate. Growing tensions between India and Bangladesh have erupted amid accusations of attacks on ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold ban on gender-affirming care for minors
The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Wednesday appeared sympathetic to Tennessee's efforts to restrict access to gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria. The outcome ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee's ban on medical treatments for transgender minors
Hearing a high-profile culture-war clash, the Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed likely to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minorsABC News - 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 -
Which States Have Passed Bans on Treatment for Transgender Minors?
Transgender minors and their parents, guardians and doctors have challenged bans in 18 states, with mixed results.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Supreme Court to hear arguments over gender-affirming care for minors
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear arguments in a landmark case over gender-affirming care for minors. The case involves a Tennessee law that bans puberty blockers and hormone treatments for ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Listen live: Supreme Court weighs Tennessee ban on gender affirming care for minors
The Supreme Court on Wednesday morning will hear a challenge to Tennessee's ban on gender affirming care for minors — a landmark case that could have wide-reaching implications for the future of ...The Hill - 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 -
Transgender care for minors goes before SCOTUS
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story SCOTUS to hear first case on transgender care for minors On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments ...The Hill - 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 -
Supreme Court to confront gender-affirming care for transgender minors
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider the constitutionality of a Tennessee law that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Leader of Welsh Tories resigns saying ‘substantial minority’ of party do not support him – UK politics live
Andrew RT Davies narrowly won a confidence vote but is stepping down, saying his position is ‘untenable’. Lord Robertson , the former Labour defence secretary and former Nato secretary who is ...The Guardian - 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 -
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 negotiateFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
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 -
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 -
What is happening in north-western Syria and why now?
Rebels have captured a swathe of land during their largest offensive against the government in years.BBC News - Dec. 2
