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In Turkey, New Syrian Leader and Erdogan Pledge to Work Together
In their first meeting, Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed strengthening their countries’ ties.The New York Times - 1d -
Syria's interim leader holds talks with key ally Turkey on his second international trip
Syria’s interim president is in the Turkish capital for talks expected to focus on Syria’s economic recovery and the presence of Kurdish-led forces in the north of the country that Turkey considers ...ABC News - 1d -
Interim US attorney: 'We will not tolerate threats against DOGE workers'
The acting U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia is coordinating with Elon Musk over alleged “threats” as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff has pushed into various ...The Hill - 2d -
Syrian leader meets Saudi crown prince for first official foreign visit
Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh on trip that highlights reset of regional alliances after end of Iran-backed Assad regime. Syria’s transitional president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, met the Saudi crown prince, ...The Guardian - 3d -
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Ahmed al-Shara, Syria’s New Interim President, Travels to Saudi Arabia
Ahmed al-Shara’s trip to Riyadh, where he spent his childhood, offers clues about his vision for a post-Assad Syria.The New York Times - 3d -
Syria's interim president heads to Saudi Arabia on first trip abroad, likely a signal to Iran
Syria’s interim president has made his first trip abroad, traveling to Saudi Arabia in a move likely trying to signal Damascus’ shift away from Iran as its main regional allyABC News - 4d -
Who Is Syria’s New Interim President?
The rebel chief who led the overthrow of the longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad has been declared the head of government for a transitional period.The New York Times - 6d -
Russia withdraws military equipment from Syrian port, images show
Moscow had moved columns of military vehicles to the port after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.BBC News - 6d -
Syrian rebel leader Sharaa has been declared transitional president
Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was declared transitional president Wednesday, less than two months after he led a campaign that toppled Bashar al-Assad.NBC News - 6d -
Israeli military to hold on to Syrian territory indefinitely
Defence minister says forces will remain in positions seized after collapse of Assad’s regime ‘for an unlimited time’Financial Times - Jan. 28 -
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Syrian fighters execute 35 in three days, war monitor says
Authorities have arrested dozens of people accused of taking advantage of the chaos in Syria to settle old scores. Fighters affiliated with Syria’s new leaders have carried out 35 summary ...The Guardian - Jan. 26 -
Bears will not retain interim HC Thomas Brown, several assistant coaches
With the hiring of head coach Ben Johnson now official, the Bears are moving on from several members of the former staff.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 23 -
Syrians returning home face deadly threat of landmines
Landmines are hindering the safe return of Syrians after the fall of the Assad regime.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
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Ed Martin, advocate for Jan. 6 defendants, named D.C.'s interim U.S. attorney, overseeing Capitol riot cases
Ed Martin, a conservative activist who has been on the board of a group supporting Jan. 6 defendants, has been named to head the U.S. Attorney's Office for D.C.NBC News - Jan. 21 -
Former presidents and vice presidents introduced at Trump’s inauguration
Former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and former Vice Presidents Dan Quayle and Mike Pence were introduced at the second inauguration of Donald Trump.NBC News - Jan. 20 -
President-elect Trump set to be sworn in as 47th president
With temperatures in the low 20s, an alternative inaugural stage was set up inside the Capitol for President-elect Donald Trump to take the oath of office. Trump, once sworn in, is expected to ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Falcons hire ex-Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator
Ulbrich took over for the fired Robert Saleh in New YorkCBS Sports - Jan. 19 -
Falcons hire former Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator
The Atlanta Falcons hired former Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich to be their new defensive coordinator.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19 -
Syrians in Turkey Agonize Over a Return Home
With the Assad regime out of power, millions weigh the decision to go back to their war-torn country.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Why Kings should remove Christie's interim tag after hot start
Kings interim coach Doug Christie has earned full-time consideration after Sacramento's surge with him at the helm.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
Many Syrians Want Justice for Regime Crimes. Others Want Revenge.
The new interim Syrian government says it will hunt down and punish senior security officials and others, but concern is growing about attacks on former low-level members of the Assad regime’s forces.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Syrians in Germany ask to be allowed to visit home and keep protected status
Refugee organisations say many want to ‘go and have a look’ after fall of Assad regime but fear losing asylum rights . Syrians in Germany have called on the government to allow them to travel to ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
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Syrians hope for a future without Russia, but it may not be easy
With the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Russia lost a key ally in the Middle East -but it still hopes to keeps its military bases in Syria.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Druse Leader Aims to Secure Place for Syrian Minorities
Despite assurances from the rebels-turned-leaders, members of some religious groups worry what life will be like for them in a post-Assad Syria.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Meets With Syrian Leader
The visit by Prime Minister Najib Mikati was the first official trip by the Lebanese leader to meet with the new government of Syria.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Israel’s Campaign in Syrian Border Area Prompts Fears It Plans to Stay
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s order for Israeli troops to “take over” a buffer zone with Syria upended decades of relative calm along the de facto border between the two countries.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Syrian intelligence agency says it thwarted a planned Islamic State attack on a Shiite shrine
Intelligence officials in Syria’s new de facto government say they have thwarted a plan by the Islamic State group to set off a bomb at a Shiite shrine in the Damascus suburb of Sayyida ZeinabABC News - Jan. 11 -
Syrians celebrate month since Assad’s overthrow with revolutionary songs in Damascus
A packed concert hall in Damascus came alive this week with cheers as Wasfi Maasarani, a renowned singer and symbol of the Syrian uprising, performed in celebration of “Syria’s victory.”ABC News - Jan. 11 -
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President Biden eulogizes former President Jimmy Carter
President Biden spoke of Jimmy Carter's character and friendship as he eulogized the former president Thursday at the National Cathedral. See the president's full remarks.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Venezuela’s military could desert Maduro after Syrian ally’s fall, opposition leader says
María Corina Machado argues military chiefs fear meeting same fate as Assad’s generalsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Panera Brands CEO steps down; CFO to fill in as interim chief
Panera Bread’s parent company announced Tuesday that CEO Jose Dueñas is stepping down, effective immediately.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Biden administration eases sanctions on transitional Syrian government after Assad ouster
The Biden administration has eased sanctions blocking transactions with the transitional Syrian government following the ousting of longtime dictator Bashar Assad. The move marks a gesture of ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Panera Brands CEO steps down, CFO to fill in as interim chief
The restaurant company, which also includes Einstein Bros. and Caribou Coffee, has been attempting to go public over the last few years.CNBC - Jan. 7
