Syria Celebrate Newroz

Syria's worst violence in months reopens wounds of the civil war

An ambush on a Syrian security patrol by gunmen loyal to ousted leader Bashar Assad escalated into clashes that a war monitor estimates have killed more than 1,000 people over four days

ABC News - Mar. 9

Syria says operation against Assad loyalists over after deadly violence

A monitoring group says 973 civilians have been killed in revenge attacks against the Alawite sect since Thursday.

BBC News - Mar. 10

How did deadly Syria clashes start and who is responsible for civilian killings?

More than 1,000 people are believed to have died so far in fighting between security services and Assad loyalists. Clashes between Syrian security services and fighters loyal to the ousted Assad ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

In a big step for Syria, U.S.-backed Kurdish forces will merge with government army

The Kurdish-led coalition that with U.S. troops fought Islamic State, will integrate with the Syrian government forces previously affiliated with Al Qaeda.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Hundreds of Civilians in Syria Take Shelter at Russian Air Base

Footage and satellite images reviewed by The Times show civilians in the compound. Thousands have fled violent unrest in the country’s coastal region.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Whole families dead in recent Syria violence, says UN

The UN human rights office has verified the killing of 111 civilians in the coastal region, but says the actual figure is far higher.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Syria Violence Marked by Sectarian and Revenge Killings, War Monitor Says

The Syrian Network for Human Rights said armed groups and foreign fighters aligned with the government but not integrated into it were largely responsible for the sectarian violence.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Syria shows dangerous signs of Iraq’s post-Saddam chaos

Democracy and peace are not guaranteed when a dictator falls — sometimes, a country’s fate turns uglier and messier.

The Hill - Mar. 13

Syria leader signs temporary constitution for five-year transition

The document enshrines separation of powers and guarantees women's rights, freedom of expression and media freedom.

BBC News - Mar. 14

‘They killed him in cold blood’: the cycle of revenge in north-west Syria

Over 1,000 people – including 745 civilians – were killed in attacks last week that mostly targeted Alawite minority. Sipping tea on an unusually warm February afternoon on his veranda that ...

The Guardian - Mar. 15

Islamic State leader in Iraq and Syria killed, US says

Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifa was head of IS's most senior decision-making body, the US Central Command said.

BBC News - Mar. 15

Landmines in Syria kill hundreds of civilians returning home after fall of Assad

Children particularly vulnerable to unexploded war remnants scattered throughout country as more than a million people return. More than 200 people, including women and children, have been killed ...

The Guardian - Mar. 17

Fatal clashes along Syria-Lebanon border after Syrian soldiers killed

Yahoo News - Mar. 17

In Syria, Being Wanted Went From Something to Fear to a Badge of Honor

The ousted Assad dictatorship kept lists of millions of wanted people. Now, Syrians are openly asking whether they “have a name” on any of those lists and are sharing the news proudly.

The New York Times - 5d

An Australian Wedding So Nice They Celebrated It … Three Times

Ahead of their civil ceremony, Mishti Rahman and Philip Kanis wanted to pay tribute to their Bangladeshi and Greek cultures, as well as their friends.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

How to Stream Roberta Flack's 'Celebration of Life' memorial

The Grammy-winning singer and pianist Roberta Flack died last month

ABC News - Mar. 10

John Lennon celebrated on new Imagine coin

The coin, marking what would have been John Lennon's 85th birthday, recognises his legacy.

BBC News - Mar. 14

Celebrate Saint Patrick by chasing censors out of Ireland

Today's Ireland, like much of Europe, is in crisis, turning away from our shared values by embracing censorship over freedom of speech.

The Hill - Mar. 15

Newcastle fans celebrate 'brilliant' cup win

The Magpies beat Liverpool 2-1 in the league cup final - their first major trophy since 1969.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Newcastle fans celebrate 'brilliant' cup win

The Magpies beat Liverpool 2-1 in the league cup final - their first major trophy since 1969.

BBC News - Mar. 16

'The party's not over yet' - inside Newcastle's celebrations

MOTD pundit and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer explains why his old club's EFL Cup final success to end their long wait for a trophy meant so much to him.

BBC News - Mar. 17

Nub's Nob celebrates spring skiing with Soaker Cup

Gavin Galbraith, 18, took home the top prize during the Soaker Cup on Saturday at Nub's Nob.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

One country is celebrating the 'world's ugliest animal'

The blobfish, a deep-sea creature that has been described as the world’s ugliest animal, was named New Zealand’s Fish of the Year.

NBC News - 6d

WATCH: Bruce Willis celebrates milestone birthday

The "Die Hard" actor turned 70 on Wednesday, three years after stepping away from acting due to aphasia, as his wife asked fans to "flood him with love."

ABC News - 5d

WATCH: Bruce Willis celebrates milestone birthday

The "Die Hard" actor turned 70 on Wednesday, three years after stepping away from acting due to aphasia, as his wife asked fans to "flood him with love."

ABC News - 5d

Newcastle Utd win open-air celebration announced

Eddie Howe and players will present the Carabao Cup and there will be a screening of the full game.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

UConn's Geno Auriemma celebrates birthday with a championship flex

Geno Auriemma has 11 NCAA championships with the Huskies and shows no sign of slowing down with a date against South Dakota State on Monday.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

BYU fans celebrate Sweet 16 bid with Cougars

PROVO, Utah (ABC4 Sports) – Hours after BYU pulled out a 91-89 thriller over Wisconsin to advance to its first Sweet 16 since 2011, hundred of diehard BYU fans showed up at Provo Airport at 1:30 in ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Springtime race sets the pace for Tallahassee celebration

Gulf Winds Track Club has been holding the race since 1976.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Kurdish-led SDF agrees to integrate with Syrian government forces

The militia alliance that controls much of north-eastern Syria will merge with new state institutions, the presidency says.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Syrian Government Signs Breakthrough Deal With Kurdish-Led Forces

The agreement marked a major victory for Damascus in its quest to unify the country, as violent unrest continues to grip Syria’s coastal region.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Longhorns women's basketball trio earns All-American Honors

Longhorns women's basketball had a reason to celebrate on Wednesday

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Amir Khan's 5 best social media moments as the McNeese State student manager goes viral

Amir Khan is already a 2025 March Madness celebrity.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Timberwolves give Joe Ingles first start in three years for incredibly wholesome reason

The Ingles family recently celebrated a major milestone

CBS Sports - 3d

Celebrations and protests in the US and around the world mark International Women’s Day

From Istanbul and Warsaw to New York and Los Angeles, activists demand equality and the end of gender-based violence. Women took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa and elsewhere to mark ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

Supersized pearls and crystal bows: Chanel lures celebrity crowd to Paris

Fashion week also brings Louis Vuitton showcasing cinematic romance of train travel. Chanel came gift-wrapped in black ribbon at Paris fashion week. The ribbon was made of steel, not silk. It was ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11