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Middle East crisis live: American freed in Syria after seven months in detention; Iran warns it must live with ‘new realities’
American man named as Travis Timmerman; Iran grapples with removal of long-term ally Assad. The head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the country has to live with the new “realities” of Syria ...The Guardian - 17m -
Syria’s New Leaders Balance Huge Struggles Amid Disorder
The rebels who seized control called for foreign help in prosecuting atrocities, while trying to restore order in a fractured country.The New York Times - 9h -
Biden’s Top Aides Race to Middle East as Militias Wield Power in Syria
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken plans to hold meetings in Jordan and Turkey. Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser, is visiting Israel.The New York Times - 11h -
Thursday Briefing: The Struggle to Create Order in Syria
Plus, China’s surprising box office hit.The New York Times - 15h -
Europe Asks: Is It Time for Syria's Refugees to Go Home?
While governments urge caution, calls are rising across Europe for Syrians who fled the Assad regime to return.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
US warns experimental Russian missile may be used against Ukraine soon
Russia could soon launch another attack against Ukraine using an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), according to a U.S. official. The official said that Russia could fire its ...The Hill - 19h -
How broad presidential pardons might help us get to the truth
President Biden's pardons for his son and other powerful individuals could potentially lead to the truth coming out, as they would remove the Fifth Amendment privilege from those individuals and ...The Hill - 22h -
‘Race against time’: US struggles to respond to Syria turmoil during presidential transition
Fast-moving events leave Washington fearful of Isis resurgence and divided over troop deploymentFinancial Times - 1d -
Syria's new transitional PM calls for stability and calm
Mohammed al-Bashir is tasked with governing until March by the Islamist-led rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad.BBC News - 1d -
Valverde admits Madrid not used to UCL struggles
Federico Valverde admitted it's "tough" to see Real Madrid struggling in Europe -- a situation they "aren't used to" -- as the Champions League holders prepare to face Atalanta on Tuesday.ESPN - 1d -
FCA chair warns UK against regulatory ‘race to the bottom’ with Trump
Ashley Alder underlines danger of pursuing a US-led ‘deregulation agenda’Financial Times - 1d -
UK and Germany sign deal against people smugglers as Europe struggles to halt Channel crossings
The U.K. and Germany have pledged to share intelligence and expertise against the people-smuggling gangs that send migrants across the English Channel in small boatsABC News - 1d -
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Syria turmoil puts US troops in bind, scrambles alliances
The collapse of Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria throws a major wrench into the counter-ISIS mission for the roughly 900 U.S. troops in the country, while also complicating Washington's allies in the ...The Hill - 2d -
Israel, US and Turkey launch strikes in Syria to protect interests
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels free prisoners of the former president, Bashar al-Assad, who has fled to Russia. Inside the hunt for hidden cells in Sednaya prison Bombing raids have hit sites ...The Guardian - 2d -
Inside look at Syria's abandoned presidential palace
Over the weekend, Syrian rebels toppled the Assad regime in a swift and stunning upheaval of power. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer is on the ground in the Syrian capital of ...CBS News - 2d -
Spurs' Chris Paul tears up during speech after passing Jason Kidd on NBA's all-time assists list
Paul moved into second place all-time in assists after passing Kidd on Sunday nightCBS Sports - 2d -
Ghana’s ex-leader Mahama officially declared winner of presidential election, making a comeback against the ruling party
Ghana’s ex-leader Mahama officially declared winner of presidential election, making a comeback against the ruling partyABC News - 2d -
US launches airstrikes against ISIS camps in Syria
The United States has launched airstrikes against ISIS camps in Syria, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement. The operation consisted of “dozens of precision airstrikes” and struck ...The Hill - 3d -
Biden responds to fall of Assad regime
President Biden expressed cautious optimism over the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, but also noted the situation presents a "moment of considerable risk." Charlie D'Agata has more on the U.S. ...CBS News - 3d -
Guardiola responds to Mourinho jibe: 'It was a joke'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he was only joking when he referred to winning twice as many Premier League titles as Jose Mourinho.ESPN - 4d -
Germany, France and Poland condemn use of force against protesters in Georgia
The foreign ministers of Germany, France and Poland have strongly condemned “the disproportionate use of force" against peaceful protesters and the targeting of the opposition and media ...ABC News - 4d -
U.N. special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, calls for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure 'orderly political transition'
U.N. special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, calls for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure 'orderly political transition'ABC News - 4d -
What Walter Mosley’s Fictional Hero Teaches Us About Race and Real Estate
Walter Mosley talks about how his fictional hero frees himself from wage labor through America’s favorite side hustle: landlording.The New York Times - 5d -
The use and misuse of the presidential pardon
Both Trump and Biden have abused a power that needs to be reformedFinancial Times - 5d -
Memphis police use 'excessive force,' discriminate against Black people: DOJ
The Memphis Police Department (MPD) regularly uses “excessive force” and unlawfully discriminates against Black people, according to the findings of a Justice Department investigation released ...The Hill - 6d -
DOJ: Memphis police discriminate against Black people, use excessive force
The Justice Department report marked the conclusion of an investigation that began six months after Tyre Nichols was kicked, punched and hit with a police baton as five officers tried to arrest ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Memphis Police Used Excessive Force and Discriminated Against Black Residents, Justice Dept. Finds
The Police Department has been under scrutiny since Tyre Nichols’s death last year. The report noted that children in particular had experienced “aggressive and frightening encounters with officers.”The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Manchester United struggled against Arsenal, but there are signs that Ruben Amorim understands the job ahead
The Gunners showed just how big the gap between them and United are with an easy 2-0 victoryCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Fury as US argues against climate obligations at top UN court
US says current climate rules are satisfactory, prompting condemnation from activists and vulnerable countries. Climate justice campaigners have condemned the US after the world’s largest historic ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
UN human rights expert raises concerns about US charges against climate protesters
Mary Lawlor criticizes US’s failure to respond to concerns after Alex Connon and John Mark Rozendaal charges. A leading UN human rights expert has expressed dismay after the US government failed to ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
FTC takes action against location data companies accused of unlawfully using consumer info
The Federal Trade Commission announced that it is taking action against two location data companies after it said that they unlawfully tracked and sold private consumer information.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
China retaliates against latest US chip restrictions
Beijing bans export of materials used in semiconductors and batteriesFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
China responds to US chip sanctions, banning exports of key minerals
China has banned exports of some rare minerals to the United States as tensions over trade heat up after the U.S. issued new restrictions on exports of certain semiconductor chips and equipment to ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
The solar saga behind US bribery allegations against Gautam Adani
Charges against Indian tycoon follow a troubled government effort to boost renewable powerFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
What is a presidential pardon and how has it been used in the US?
The US is somewhat unique in letting its chief executive pardon without having to get signoff – here’s what to know. Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter on Sunday for any federal crimes ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Romanian constitutional court validates first round of presidential race after vote recount
A top Romanian court has validated the first round of a presidential race in which a far-right outsider emerged as the frontrunner, plunging the country into a week of turmoil amid allegations of ...ABC News - 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
