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Assad is sitting tight as Syria burns
The president sees an opportunity in the great regional rebalancing currently under wayWorld - Financial Times - 5 hours ago -
U.S. Says It Killed Islamic State Militants in Syria
Airstrikes on Monday targeted people who the military said were senior leaders of the group, which has sharply stepped up its attacks in Iraq and Syria.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
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 -
Turkey carries out strikes in northern Iraq and Syria after ‘terrorist attack’
‘Highly likely’ Kurdish separatist group PKK was behind targeting of state aerospace company, interior minister saysBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
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Turkey strikes Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq for a second day
Turkey has struck suspected Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq for a second day after a deadly attack on the premises of a key defense companyWorld - ABC News - October 24 -
Turkey strikes in Syria and Iraq after attack on defence firm near Ankara
Airstrikes launched against suspected Kurdish militant targets after PKK blamed for Tusaş attack. Turkey has launched airstrikes against suspected Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq after ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
U.S.-allied Kurds in Syria say 12 people killed in Turkish strikes
Turkey accused the separatist Kurdish group PKK of being behind a deadly attack on a state-owned defense manufacturer near Ankara.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Satellite images show Israel bolstering defences on Syria border
Digging of new trench in Israel-occupied Golan Heights comes as IDF prepares against potential threats from war-torn neighbourBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
Turkish raids kill dozens in Syria and Iraq after Ankara attack
Kurdish group says civilians among dead in wave of retaliation for Wednesday’s assault on state aerospace companyBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
Turkey hits Kurdish targets in Iraq and Syria after terror attack in Ankara
Turkey has hit Kurdish military targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for a deadly attack Wednesday at a state-owned defense manufacturer in Ankara that killed five people and wounded more than ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
What we know about Turkey's strikes in Iraq, Syria
Turkey launched strikes in Iraq and Syria as a response to an apparent terrorist attack in Ankara being linked to Kurdish fighters affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). CBS News' ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
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Destruction of Lebanon-Syria border crossings in Israeli airstrikes creates difficulties
A stream of refugees fleeing Lebanon to Syria have been crossing a narrow makeshift bridge in the Qusair area of Syria’s Homs province since the official border crossing was put out of commission ...World - ABC News - October 27 -
Kurdish leader in Syria calls for diplomatic solutions to conflict with Turkey
The leader of the U.S.-backed Kurdish forces in northeast Syria has called for international mediators to continue pushing for diplomatic solutions to the complex web of conflicts in the Middle ...World - ABC News - October 29 -
American strikes kill up to 35 ISIS operatives in Syria, U.S. says
The U.S. military struck several Islamic State group camps in central Syria, killing up to 35 operatives, said the U.S. Central Command.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
EU considers stepping up engagement with Syria for migrant returns
Also in this newsletter: Why Italy’s anti-migrant government wants to hire Indian nursesWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
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 - 6 days ago -
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 - 5 days ago -
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 - 5 days ago -
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 - 3 days ago -
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 - 3 days ago -
Democrats anxious as Trump gains ground in tight race
North America editor Sarah Smith found warning signs for Harris when speaking to voters on her own tour of battleground states.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
House Democrat locked in tight race in Colorado
Rep. Yadira Caraveo (D-Colo.) is locked in a tight race with Republican Gabe Evans in a competitive Colorado House district, according to a new poll. An Emerson College Polling/KDVR/KWGN/The Hill ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Cortez Masto: Races 'always tight in Nevada'
Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D) said Sunday that races are "always tight in Nevada” in an interview on CBS News’s “Face the Nation.” “You mentioned your victory in 2022, that was just by ...Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
US voters make their choice in historically tight election
Divided electorate heads to polls across the countryBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
How tight will the Republicans' new House majority be?
When President-elect Donald Trump begins his second term, Republicans will have total control of Capitol Hill. CBS News projected Wednesday that the GOP will keep control of the House of ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Daboll's QB switch doesn't sit well with Jones
Giants QB Daniel Jones "didn't like it, obviously" after he was pulled in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Eagles as coach Brian Daboll was "looking for a spark."Sports - ESPN - October 21 -
Trump and Joe Rogan sit for three hour interview
Former President Trump sat Friday for an interview with podcast host Joe Rogan, with the two talking for nearly three hours. The episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience" was posted late Friday to ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
'Tired' Richardson sits out play in Colts' loss
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson wasn't on the field for a late-third-quarter play in a game in which his team trailed by two scores and later lost, and told reporters after the ...Sports - ESPN - October 28 -
Harris to sit for additional interview with Charlamagne tha God
Vice President Harris will sit for another interview with Charlamagne tha God on Tuesday morning. It will be her second interview with the radio host since announcing her campaign back in July. ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Browns' Wills: 'Business decision' to sit backfired
Browns left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr.'s "business decision" to sit out a recent game with a knee injury might have backfired and led to his benching in favor of Dawand Jones.Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago -
Sixers sit Embiid, George for second leg of B2B
Sixers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George will miss Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers because of injury management.Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago -
Dodgers' Graterol (shoulder) to sit first half of '25
Dodgers right-handed reliever Brusdar Graterol will miss the first half of next season after having surgery to repair the labrum in his right shoulder.Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago -
Which NFL tight ends scored touchdowns on 2024's record-setting National Tight Ends Day?
On National Tight Ends Day, more NFL players at the celebrated position scored touchdowns than in the unofficial holiday's first six years.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28
