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Syria's ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him
Ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad said Monday he wanted to stay in the country after rebels captured the capital, but Russia's military evacuated him from their base in western Syria after it came ...ABC News - 8h -
Assad denies planning to flee Syria before evacuation by Moscow
Former Syrian leader claimed he wanted to stay and fight but left after Russian airbase came under attack. The former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad has said he had no plans to flee Syria before ...The Guardian - 10h -
Ousted Syrian leader Assad says he had planned to keep fighting but the Russians evacuated him
Ousted Syrian leader Assad says he had planned to keep fighting but the Russians evacuated himABC News - 12h -
Middle East latest: Assad says he wanted to stay in Syria but Russia evacuated him
Ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad says he had no plans to leave the country after the fall of Damascus a week ago but the Russian military evacuated him after their base in western Syria came ...ABC News - 10h -
Assad claims he wished to keep fighting as Syrian regime fell but Russians evacuated him – Middle East crisis live
Syrian dictator says he left country on evening of 8 December in first comments since his regime was toppled by rebel offensive. Syria’s Kurds , who run a semi-autonomous administration in the ...The Guardian - 11h -
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Malibu's Franklin Fire forcing mass evacuations with little containment
The Franklin Fire burning in Malibu had torched nearly 4,000 acres and was 7% contained as of Wednesday evening. Thousands of nearby residents remained under mandatory evacuation orders. CBS News ...CBS News - 5d -
Ayatollah Khamenei defiant even as Iran evacuates thousands from Syria
Over 4,000 flown home in the face of rebel victory and overthrow of ally Bashar al-AssadFinancial Times - 5d -
Over 20,000 ordered to evacuate as Franklin Fire rages in Malibu, California
More than 3,000 acres have been burned and at least 20,000 people are under evacuation orders as the Franklin Fire continues to spread in Malibu, California. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans ...CBS News - 5d -
Malibu fire intensifies as local celebrities and students evacuate
Crews in Southern California are battling a fast-moving wildfire, powered by Santa Ana winds and tearing through parts of Malibu, forcing residents and Pepperdine University students to evacuate. ...NBC News - 5d -
Malibu fire rages on as famous locals evacuate and college students shelter
Strong winds continue to fuel the fast-moving, 3,000-acre Malibu wildfire that has destroyed homes and forced authorities to issue evacuation orders to around 20,000 people in Los Angeles County, ...NBC News - 5d -
A Search in Syria for the Disappeared
Syrians raced to newly emptied prisons to reunite with loved ones snatched away by the brutal regime of Bashar al-Assad, but their quest sometimes took them to the morgue.The New York Times - 5d -
What Happens Next in Syria?
Rebel fighters seized Damascus and deposed Assad, thrusting Syria into an uncertain future.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Many Evacuated as Franklin Fire Approached Malibu, but Some Broke out the Hoses
Thousands of people were told to flee their homes in Malibu, Calif., as the Franklin fire approached. But a few stayed behind, using garden hoses to protect their property and themselves.The New York Times - 5d -
Malibu faces mandatory evacuations as Franklin Fire grows to more than 2,700 acres
Thousands of people in Southern California were under evacuation orders or warnings on Tuesday, as the Franklin Fire roared through the wealthy Malibu area and firefighters struggled to contain it. ...The Hill - 6d -
Firefighters battle Malibu wildfire as thousands evacuate
Crews are working to contain a massive wildfire in Malibu, California. It has burned at least 2,200 acres, or two and a half times the size of Central Park, causing thousands to evacuate. CBS News ...CBS News - 6d -
Wildfire prompts evacuations in Southern California
A fast-moving wildfire on California's Malibu coast has destroyed several homes and forced thousands to evacuate. Fire crews are still working to get the Franklin Fire under control. Jonathan ...CBS News - 6d -
Fire blows up in Southern California, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate
A wildfire fueled by strong Santa Ana winds blew up in Malibu in Southern California, damaging homes and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. The fire also threatened Pepperdine University. ...NBC News - 6d -
The Syria Opportunity
The end of al-Assad’s wretched regime unlocks many doors.The New York Times - 6d -
Malibu wildfire forces mass evacuations as it burns near college: ‘It was so scary’
About 700 firefighters battle wind-whipped flames tearing across dry coastal hillsides and near Pepperdine University. A fast-moving wildfire forced thousands from their homes in the California ...The Guardian - 6d -
Franklin Fire Burns in Malibu as Residents Are Forced to Evacuate
The Franklin fire started late Monday night and had burned more than 1,800 acres by early Tuesday morning, as large parts of Southern California braced for dangerous wildfire conditions.The New York Times - 6d -
Franklin Fire in Malibu erupts near Pepperdine University as dangerous winds fuel blaze, prompting evacuations
The fire has already burned more than 2,200 acres of brush, firefighters said.CBS News - 6d -
Evacuations underway as Franklin Fire burns in Malibu, California
At least 1,800 acres have burned and evacuations have been prompted by the Franklin Fire in Malibu, California. See CBS News Los Angeles' coverage.CBS News - 6d -
Franklin Fire explodes in Malibu, prompting evacuations and shelter-in-place protocols
The Franklin Fire in Malibu Canyon exploded to nearly 2,000 acres overnight as much of Southern California was under red flag warnings and high risk of dangerous fire spread, prompting evacuations ...NBC News - 6d -
Explosive brush fire forces evacuations in southern California
A mandatory evacuation is in place in southern California due to an explosive brush fire in Malibu. Officials say at least 1,700 acres have already burned. High winds are spreading the fire. CBS ...CBS News - 6d -
Wildfire erupts in Southern California, forcing evacuations in Malibu
A dangerous wildfire suddenly exploded in Southern California, surrounding Pepperdine University and putting thousands of homeowners and nearby college students on high alert. NBC’s Dana Griffin ...NBC News - 6d -
Volcanic Eruption in the Philippines Forces Mass Evacuation
Nearly 90,000 people on the island of Negros were ordered to seek shelter after Mount Kanlaon spewed deadly ash and lava.The New York Times - 6d -
Mass evacuation of Philippine villages underway after a brief but major volcanic eruption
About 87,000 people are being evacuated in a central Philippine region after a volcano erupted with a huge plume of ash and superhot streams of gas and debris hurtling down its slopesABC News - 6d -
What to read on Syria
Twelve books that shed light on the conflict and its place in the wider power struggles across the Middle EastFinancial Times - 6d -
About 87,000 people in central Philippines are being evacuated the day after a brief but major volcanic eruption
About 87,000 people in central Philippines are being evacuated the day after a brief but major volcanic eruptionABC News - 6d -
What Next for Syria?
Crowds gather at notorious Damascus prison, as Assad flees to Russia.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Tens of thousands of people evacuated as Philippines volcano erupts
The Philippines' Kanlaon volcano erupted for nearly four minutes, shooting ash 2.5 miles into the sky and prompting the emergency evacuation of some 87,000 people.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Who are the rebels in Syria?
The Islamist militant group HTS has a long and involved history in the Syrian conflict.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Here’s what is happening in Syria.
aHoms sits at a key crossroads in the country, controlling access to the Mediterranean to the west and Damascus to the south.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Iran Begins to Evacuate Military Officials and Personnel From Syria
The withdrawals by one of President Bashar al-Assad’s key backers come amid a resurgent rebel offensive.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
California Capitol in Sacramento evacuated over threat
The California Capitol was evacuated Friday morning after an email threat, according to local law enforcement. “On December 6, 2024, an email threat was received at the State Capitol,” California ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
It will take years to clear medical evacuation backlog in Gaza, says WHO
UN body says only 78 of 12,000 patients requiring recent evacuation have been allowed to leave by Israeli military. The pace of medical evacuations of sick and wounded Palestinians out of Gaza, ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
What Is Happening in Syria
We explain the latest updates in the country’s civil war.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
San Francisco Zoo, some schools evacuated amid temporary tsunami warning
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake temporarily triggered a tsunami warning for parts of California on Thursday. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus has more.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Damage reported after California earthquake, evacuations prompted by tsunami warnings
Tsunami warnings have been triggered in Oregon and California after a major earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California Thursday afternoon. CBS News Bay Area has coverage.CBS News - Dec. 5
