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The New York Times - Dec. 5

‘We’re not going away’: the man who led NZ’s biggest Māori rights march vows to fight on

Eru Kapa-Kingi has become the most recognised face of a movement against the government’s policy direction for Māori. Māori activist Eru Kapa-Kingi may have just led a historic march on Indigenous ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Lawmakers see 'bad guys on both sides' in Syria offensive

Senators on both sides of the aisle are holding back from cheering rebel gains against Syrian President Bashar Assad, following a lightning offensive over the weekend led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

With Assad Challenged, a Push to Cut Syria’s Ties to Iran Grows More Unlikely

Even as Israel bombarded Syria, officials say the U.S. and Gulf countries were working to weaken its president’s alliance with Tehran. Rebels’ shock advance has dampened those hopes.

The New York Times - 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

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CBS Sports - Dec. 4

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VentureBeat - Dec. 4

Rebel advances in Syria spell danger for Russia’s Middle Eastern ambitions

Moscow’s ability to support its regional partner, Iran, is coming under increasing strain

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Moscow claims ‘external forces’ seeking to escalate violence in Syria

Statement comes as Ukrainian intelligence says Russia will send mercenaries to support flagging troops allied to Damascus. Moscow has condemned “external forces” seeking to escalate violence in ...

The Guardian - 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

Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of Syria's shock insurgency?

Over the past dozen years, Syrian militant leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani has worked to remake his image and the insurgency he commands

ABC News - Dec. 4

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MarketWatch - Dec. 3

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CBS Sports - 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

Syria Fighting Worsens Already Dire Conditions in Idlib and Aleppo

Years of war and a powerful earthquake had led to crushing poverty, displacement and breakdowns in services. But over the last several days, the region’s misery deepened.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Fallout 76's Biggest Expansion Yet Lets You Pet A Very Good Dog

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GameSpot - Dec. 3

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Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Who are the rebels threatening Assad's grip on Syria?

The long-running civil war has unexpectedly sprung back into the spotlight

BBC 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 negotiate

Financial 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

Airstrikes hit hospitals in Syria’s Idlib region as insurgents fight Assad forces

White Helmets say at least 18 people killed in strikes on five healthcare facilities including maternity hospital. A wave of airstrikes has pummelled hospitals and neighbourhoods in the rebel-held ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2

Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels

In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can ...

The New York Times - 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 ...