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How Bashar al-Assad’s regime crumbled
Syria’s strongman was feted in Riyadh three weeks ago. Now he is an asylum seeker in MoscowFinancial Times - 5d -
Bashar al-Assad of Syria Falls to Rebels
President Bashar al-Assad had kept opposition forces at bay for a decade with help from Russia and Iran. But rebels struck at a moment of weakness for those countries.The New York Times - 5d -
Syria’s Army Was Hollowing Out Long Before Rebels’ Advance
While multiple factors contributed to the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, corrosion inside his own military did not help, analysts say.The New York Times - 5d -
The Winners and Losers Following the Fall of al-Assad
Two cheers for the end of the regime, but be wary of what happens next.The New York Times - 5d -
Bashar al-Assad, an Ophthalmologist Who Became a Dictator, Is the Last of a Despotic Dynasty
Once a self-styled modernizer, Syria’s president bought time with a harsh crackdown, but his government eventually succumbed to its many enemies.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Analysis of the Bashar Assad regime collapse in Syria
CBS News contributor Andrew Boyd, who previously held leadership positions at the CIA, and Mouaz Moustafa, the executive director of the Syrian Emergency Task Force, provide analysis on the events ...CBS News - 5d -
Syrians celebrate fall of Bashar al-Assad after five decades of dynastic rule
Citizens dream of a better future but some are wary of Islamist groups claiming to represent them. The people of Syria have celebrated the fall of Bashar al-Assad and dared to dream of a better ...The Guardian - 5d -
President Biden speaks after regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad collapsed
President Biden said the sudden collapse of the Syrian government under President Bashar Assad is a "fundamental act of justice" after decades of repression. Mr. Biden spoke from the White House ...CBS News - 5d -
How the Assad family built an empire of fear in Syria
Hafez and his son Bashar killed countless people over five decades and oversaw the country’s descent into kleptocracyFinancial Times - 5d -
Iran ‘lost faith’ in Assad before his ousting
Insider says Tehran declined to provide more military support for now-deposed Syrian leaderFinancial Times - 5d -
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Syria’s rebels had strengths, but it was his regime’s weakness that undid Assad | Jason Burke
Corruption and incompetence in the army and successful outreach by the rebels left the troops with little to fight for. Middle East crisis – live updates When the rebels finally reached Bashar ...The Guardian - 5d -
From doctor to brutal dictator: the rise and fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad
Toppled president came to power keen to show he was different from his father but proved to be as repressive. Middle East crisis – live updates On the face of it at least, the Bashar al-Assad ...The Guardian - 5d -
Syria latest: Syrians celebrate Bashar Assad's fall as his whereabouts remain unknown
Crowds have gathered in Syria’s Damascus on Sunday to celebrate the fall of Bashar Assad’s government with chants, prayers and the occasional gunfire after opposition fighters entered the capital ...ABC News - 5d -
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Watch: Looting at Bashar al-Assad's residence
BBC Middle East correspondent Lina Sinjab describes chaotic scenes in the Syrian capital.BBC News - 5d -
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Russia says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has left the country
Russia says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has left the countryABC News - 5d -
Where is Bashar al-Assad?
The statement from Assad's ally is the first on his whereabouts since rebels took control of Damascus.BBC News - 5d -
'No-one slept in Syria last night' - how news of Assad's toppling spread
Residents in the Syrian capital tell of an anxious night waiting for news of the fall of Bashar Al-Assad.BBC News - 6d -
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The fall of Bashar Assad after 14 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty
Syrian President Bashar Assad has fled the countryABC News - 6d -
Syrian rebels say Bashar al-Assad has fled Damascus and claim to have captured capital – live updates
Rebels say Damascus is ‘free’ of the ‘tyrant’ Bashar al-Assad after lightning advance across the country. Full report: Rebels say they have advanced into Damascus as residents report sound of ...The Guardian - 6d -
Bashar al-Assad reported to have fled Syria as rebels say they have captured Damascus
Celebrations on streets of Syrian cities as as Assad regime appears to have fallen. Live updates: Syrian rebels say they have captured capital as Bashar al-Assad reported to have fled Damascus ...The Guardian - 6d -
Syrian rebels push towards Damascus as Assad’s grip on power wanes
Government forces withdraw from strategic cities and US envoy says Iran ‘pulling out’Financial Times - 6d -
Where is Bashar al-Assad? Rumours swirl in Syria about its president
Rumours surround the whereabouts of the Syrian president, as rebels make advances near the capital's suburbs.BBC News - 6d -
‘We can barely believe what’s happening’: how Syria’s frozen conflict flared into hot war that could topple Assad
With insurgents closing in on Damascus, questions remain over whether the Assad regime will dig in, and if Hayat Tahrir al-Sham are as moderate as they seem. When Islamist militants swept into her ...The Guardian - 6d -
Syria's state news agency denies rumors that President Bashar Assad has left the country, says he is at work in Damascus
Syria's state news agency denies rumors that President Bashar Assad has left the country, says he is at work in DamascusABC News - 6d -
Boise State's long, frustrating quest for spot at big boy table is just one game away: 'We are a powerhouse'
Win the Mountain West title and the Broncos are in the College Football Playoff, perhaps with a first-round byeCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
How Lagos’s nightlife lost its famous energy
Nigerian president’s economic shock therapy has gutted the middle class and the megacity’s festive party sceneFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Rebel army seizes one of Syria's biggest cities as government forces retreat
Rebel forces entered the Syrian city of Hama and forced out government troops Thursday in a development that may have significant consequences in the country's 14-year-long civil war.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
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Who are the rebels threatening Assad's grip on Syria?
The long-running civil war has unexpectedly sprung back into the spotlightBBC News - Dec. 3 -
Intel Just Forced Out Its CEO. It’s a Brutal Lesson Every Leader Should Learn
Intel’s CEO came in with high expectations. Less than four years later, he’s gone.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Elton John says he has lost his eyesight and struggles to see his new stage musical
Elton John says he struggled to watch his new musical because he has “lost his eyesight” after contracting an infectionABC News - Dec. 2 -
One of the Best N.F.L. Kickers Ever Has Suddenly Lost His Direction
Justin Tucker has now had multiple crucial misses on either field goals or extra point attempts in four of the Ravens’ five losses.The New York Times - 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 -
Azeez Al-Shaair apologizes for brutal, illegal hit on QB Trevor Lawrence
Azeez Al-Shaair said on X that he didn't see Trevor Lawrence sliding until it was 'too late.'Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
