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Top U.N. Envoy Says Gaza War Followed Years of Weak Diplomacy

World leaders failed to focus on a permanent solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and risk making the same mistake again, the departing United Nations’ envoy in the region says.

The New York Times - 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

Nato’s Rutte says Ukraine needs more weapons, not new ideas

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Financial Times - Dec. 3

Trump says he will block Japanese firm's takeover of U.S. Steel

President-elect Donald Trump said Monday that he would block a Japanese company’s $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Manchin says Biden should pardon Trump

Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) said Monday in an interview with CNN that President Biden should pardon President-elect Trump. "What I would have done differently, and my recommendation as a counsel ...

The Hill - 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

Francesca Eastwood won't be charged with felony domestic violence, D.A. says

Francesca Eastwood, actor and director Clint Eastwood's daughter, will not be charged following her October arrest on suspicion of felony domestic violence.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3

Woman who vanished from LAX spotted crossing into Mexico, LAPD says

Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said new surveillance video shows Hannah Kobayashi, who vanished from LAX, crossing into Mexico. Officials said there is no evidence to show that Kobayashi is ...

NBC News - Dec. 3

Teacher's pay rise simply impossible, says minister

Paul Givan tells assembly members that the teaching unions have asked for a 13.5% rise in 2024-25.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after 'alarming blood test,' attorney says

An attorney for Harvey Weinstein says he was hospitalized following an “alarming blood test."

ABC News - Dec. 2

Schumer says bipartisan talks to avoid shutdown before Christmas 'on the right track'

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Monday indicated that bipartisan negotiations to avert the threat of a government shutdown this month are “on the right track,” but he warned ...

The Hill - Dec. 2

Trump Says There Will Be ‘Hell to Pay’ Unless Hostages in Gaza Are Released

President-elect Donald J. Trump said in a social media post on Monday that the hostages must be released before his inauguration in January.

The New York Times - Dec. 2

Britain need not choose between Trump and EU, Starmer says

UK prime minister vows to strengthen ties with Washington, Brussels and Beijing in set-piece speech

Financial Times - Dec. 2

Bluesky says X's "partisan microphone" are driving users to it

Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.

CBS News - Dec. 2

Harvey Weinstein taken back to hospital, lawyer says

Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized for "emergent treatment due to an alarming blood test result that requires immediate medical attention," his attorney said.

ABC News - Dec. 2

Syria crisis due to Assad’s refusal to engage with opposition, says Turkish minister

Iran’s foreign minister blamed Israel’s intervention instead, but emergency talks in Ankara said to be ‘constructive’. Middle East crisis – live updates The crisis in Syria is the result of ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2

The surprise Syrian rebel offensive could be a Mideast turning point

For years, American policymakers have grappled with how to manage the Middle East’s shifting alliances and conflicts while reducing direct military commitments.