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Rebel Forces in Syria Enter Aleppo in Surprise Offensive
Syria’s antigovernment forces claimed a stunning advance into Aleppo, in a setback for the government in Damascus and its allies Russia and Iran.World - The Wall Street Journal - 8 hours ago -
What a Deadly Offensive in Syria Means for a Stalled Civil War
Rebel groups have launched the largest offensive in years against government forces in the northwest.World - The New York Times - Yesterday -
What to know about shock offensive on Syria's largest city
Syrian rebels against the country's President Bashar Al-Assad advanced toward one of the largest cities in the country — the first time since 2016 — following a shock offensive launched by ...Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago -
In a shock offensive, insurgents breach Syria's largest city for the first time since 2016
Insurgents have breached Syria’s largest city and clashed with government forces for the first time since 2016World - ABC News - 8 hours ago -
Assad is sitting tight as Syria burns
The president sees an opportunity in the great regional rebalancing currently under wayWorld - Financial Times - November 18 -
Israel says it carried out ground raid in Syria
The Israeli military says it has carried out a ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen involved in Iranian networks.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Israel Strikes Syria for Second Day, Targeting Hezbollah Weapons Facilities
The military said the attacks were meant to reduce the transfer of weapons and intelligence from Iran through Syria to Hezbollah, the armed group in Lebanon.World - The New York Times - November 5 -
Myanmar overtakes Syria as country with highest landmine casualties
Landmine use has significantly increased in Myanmar as conflict has spread after the military’s seizure of power in February 2021. Myanmar overtook Syria last year to become the country with the ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
US responds to attack on troops with strike in Syria
U.S. forces on Tuesday struck Iranian-aligned militia groups in Syria in retaliation for the fighters attacking American bases. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a post on the social platform ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Syrian rebels take control of half of Aleppo, observers say
Footage appears to show rebels inside Syria's second city after their biggest offensive in years.Top stories - BBC News - 1 hour ago -
Raiders fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and 2 other offensive coaches
The slumping Las Vegas Raiders have fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy as part of an offensive coaching staff shakeupSports - ABC News - November 4 -
Israel announces ground raid in Syria was conducted 'in recent months'
Israel announced Sunday that it carried out a special ground operation in Syria "in recent months," the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement.Top stories - NBC News - November 3 -
US forces strike Iran-backed targets in Syria after attacks on Americans
U.S. forces on Monday conducted nine strikes on Iranian proxy targets in Syria, a response to recent attacks on American personnel in the region, U.S. Central Command said in a statement. The ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Israeli construction along buffer zone with Syria violates ceasefire, UN says
New trenches and berms are being constructed along the frontier in the occupied Golan Heights.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Turkey's Erdogan says he remains hopeful about reconciliation with Syria
Turkey's president says he remains hopeful that a reconciliation with Syrian President Bashar Assad can be achievedWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Israel Bombs Targets in Syria, and Keeps Up Strikes in Lebanon
The attack occurred on the same day that Israel bombed sites in the Syrian capital that the Israeli military said were affiliated with a militant group. At least 15 people were killed, Syrian state ...Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
Israeli strikes kill at least 12 Lebanese rescuers and 15 people in Syria
An Israeli airstrike has killed at least 12 Lebanese rescue workers inside a civil defense center in the eastern city of BaalbekWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
Turkish strikes in Syria cut water to one million people
The attacks have added to a humanitarian crisis in a region reeling from civil war and extreme drought.Top stories - BBC News - November 19 -
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Rebels in Syria Reach Outskirts of Aleppo, in Biggest Advance in Years, Monitor Says
A war monitor and the rebels said the opposition fighters breached three neighborhoods in Aleppo. The government launched intense airstrikes on rebel territory.World - The New York Times - 15 hours ago -
Jared Goff named NFC offensive player of the month
Lions quarterback Jared Goff had a terrific October and now has been named NFC offensive player of the month.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
Raiders' Pierce: OC change '100%' my decision
The Raiders have fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, offensive line coach James Cregg and quarterbacks coach Rich Scangarello, the team announced.Sports - ESPN - November 4 -
Rangers Blow Up Offensive Lines In Hopes For Improvement
Peter Laviolette made some drastic changes to the offensive lines with their game in need of a jumpstart.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2 -
Israel readies plans to expand Lebanon offensive
IDF chief says military considering ‘deepening’ of ground campaign against Hizbollah as air strikes intensifyWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Bears to consider changes after offense sputters
Matt Eberflus said he will evaluate "everything from the top to the bottom," including playcalling, following Chicago's third consecutive loss.Sports - ESPN - November 11 -
Russia preparing for offensive into region partially held by Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is amassing troops in preparation for an assault on the Kursk region, which Ukrainian troops took partial control of during a surprise offensive ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
N.F.L. Teams Are Returning to One of the Original Offensive Systems
Offensive coaches are looking for ideas everywhere, and multiple teams have turned to the Wing T.Sports - The New York Times - November 15 -
Wisconsin fires offensive coordinator after 2 years
Wisconsin fired offensive coordinator Phil Longo on Sunday, a day after the Badgers' 16-13 home loss to No. 1 Oregon.Sports - ESPN - November 17 -
Can Daniel Jones be saved with the right team and offense?
The former Giants quarterback had his career in New York cut short. But that doesn’t mean he can’t reinvent himself in MinnesotaSports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago -
Syrian Rebel Groups Launch Largest Offensive in Years
Scores of people were killed after forces opposed to the government of President Bashar al-Assad overtook a Syrian military base, a monitoring group reported.World - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Syrian rebels breach Aleppo amid surprise offensive
Videos circulating online appear to show rebels in the outskirts of Aleppo, Syria’s second largest city.Top stories - ABC News - 15 hours ago -
Raiders fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, two other offensive assistants after falling to 2-7
Las Vegas lost 41-24 to Cincinnati earlier SundaySports - CBS Sports - November 4 -
Rockets from Lebanon kill 7 in Israel, Israeli strike kills 5 in Syria
Israel's wars with Iran's allies in Lebanon and Gaza grind on as top U.S. envoys visit the region to push for cease-fires.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
The Israeli military says it has seized a Syrian citizen in the current war's first announced ground operation in Syria
The Israeli military says it has seized a Syrian citizen in the current war's first announced ground operation in SyriaWorld - ABC News - November 3 -
Israel says it carried out ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen connected to Iran
The Israeli military says it has carried out a ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen involved in Iranian networksWorld - ABC News - November 3 -
While Syrian refugees don't want to return, officials in Lebanon and Syria see exodus as opportunity
Hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees have returned to their country since Israel launched a massive aerial bombardment on wide swathes of Lebanon in SeptemberWorld - ABC News - November 9 -
US strikes Iran-linked group in Syria after rocket attack on American base
U.S. Central Command announced new strikes on Iran-linked militants in Syria on Tuesday in response to recent attacks on American personnel in the country.Top stories - ABC News - November 13