As Syrian Government Loses Control, the Skies Above Go Quiet

For years, people lived in terror of airstrikes by Syrian and Russian planes that helped keep the country’s authoritarian leader in power.

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Watch live: Jeffries holds presser as Dems prepare for GOP-controlled government

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will hold a press conference Wednesday morning as Democrats in both chambers of Congress prepare for Republicans to take full control of government following ...
The Hill - 11h
Ski racers, snowboarders challenge sport's governing body to reconsider lucrative investment chance

A group of high-profile ski racers and snowboarders, along with executives and board members, are challenging their sport’s governing body to reconsider a lucrative investment opportunity that ...
ABC News - 12h
Rupert Murdoch loses battle to control succession to his media empire

Media mogul’s three adult children will retain control despite attempt to give his son Lachlan complete control. Analysis: Why Murdoch’s succession case could be major blow to his rightwing ...
The Guardian - 2d
Syrian rebels seek to consolidate control

HTS issues amnesty for conscripted military but Israel grabs territory on border
Financial Times - 2d
Syrian government collapses after rebels take control of country's capital

The Syrian government fell early Sunday after rebels entered the capital of Damascus, ending the Assad family’s 50-year rule in the war-torn country. The rebels’ victory concluded a 10-day ...
The Hill - 3d
Syrian rebels claim control of Homs and advance toward Damascus

Syrian rebels claim to have captured a fifth city and are closing in on the capital of Damascus as they carry out a lightning-fast offensive that threatens to further destabilize a region already ...
NBC News - 4d
Syrian rebels say they have taken control of Homs

The city is strategically important to the government, which is also at risk of losing the capital, Damascus.
BBC News - 4d
One-time Jihadists Now Control Key Syrian Areas

The rebel group H.T.S. was born as an Islamic State branch. But since pivoting from international jihad, it became dominant in Syria’s northwest.
The New York Times - 6d
What will happen if France’s government loses no-confidence vote?

Decision to push through budget has led to censure motions from left and far-right that could trigger fresh political crisis. French government faces no-confidence vote on Wednesday . France’s ...
The Guardian - Dec. 2