Frances Barrot Pledges Support to Syria on Visit to Damascus

Google drops pledge on AI use for weapons

The tech giant has updated the principles governing its development of artificial intelligence.

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France's government expected to survive as far-right leader doesn’t support no-confidence motion

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Syria’s new leader visits Saudi Arabia in sign of regional power shift

Ahmed al-Sharaa holds talks with Saudi Crown Prince on his first trip abroad after fall of Assad regime

Financial Times - 2d

Syria's al-Sharaa visits Saudi Arabia on first foreign trip

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Syria’s interim president visits Saudi Arabia on first trip abroad

Yahoo News - 2d

Ethics Pledges by Trump Cabinet Draw Questions and Skepticism

Publicly released agreements show the vast wealth of President Trump’s cabinet picks and the uncharacteristically large list of potential conflicts of interest with which they enter office.

The New York Times - 3d

Syria's new rebel leader pledges to form an inclusive government

Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, said Thursday he will form an inclusive transitional government that will run the country until it can hold elections.

NBC News - 4d

Syria’s New President Pledges Unity in First Address

President Ahmed al-Shara vowed to be inclusive, but the way crucial decisions have been made has left some Syrians wary.

The New York Times - 5d

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 - 5d

Syria asks Russia for reparations

Kremlin delegation makes first trip to country since collapse of ally Bashar al-Assad’s regime

Financial Times - 6d

Russian government delegation makes first official visit to Syria since Assad's fall

A delegation of Russian officials is in Damascus, Russian state news agency RIA Novosti reported

ABC News - Jan. 28

Purdue visits Bostic and Illinois

Purdue Boilermakers (7-12, 0-8 Big Ten) at Illinois Fighting Illini (14-5, 4-4 Big Ten) Champaign, Illinois; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois hosts Purdue after Kendall Bostic scored ...

ABC News - Jan. 26

What Did the World Learn From Syria?

It is easy to look at a dark past and warn of a dark future.

The New York Times - Jan. 26

Mistrust, grumpiness and political deadlock in France

Long-term changes in social attitudes combine with the decline of mainstream parties to open a door for the far right

Financial Times - Jan. 25

Trump Supports the Police, Just as Long as They Support Him

President Trump’s flurry of pardons this week sent a message to law enforcement: He will “back the blue” if they back him.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

Missing US journalist's mother visits Syria to renew search

Debra Tice says she has "no idea" where her son is following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

BBC News - Jan. 20

TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge

TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve.

BBC News - Jan. 19

Support for Trump’s Policies Exceeds Support for Trump

A new poll found the public is sympathetic to the president-elect’s plans to deport migrants and reduce America’s presence overseas.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

On a Raid With Syria’s New Security Forces

After the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, The New York Times joined a group of former rebel soldiers trying to enforce law and order in a country grappling with the ghosts of its past.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

UK pledges support for Ukraine with 100-year pact

Sir Keir Starmer visits Kyiv amid concerns the incoming Trump administration may reduce aid.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Lakers, Clips return to court, pledge support to L.A.

Coach JJ Redick, whose family lost their home in the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires last week, took a moment before the Lakers' return to the court against the Spurs on Monday to focus on ...

ESPN - Jan. 14

Syria flooded with Pepsi and Pringles as rulers open economy

End of Assad-era restrictions on dollars, exorbitant duties and extortion leads to boom in foreign goods

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Ministers from 17 countries meet for Saudi talks on speeding aid to Damascus

Riyadh meeting also discussed keeping pressure on Syria’s new leadership to meet commitment to inclusive transition. Ministers from 17 Middle East and western countries have met in Riyadh to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Germany backs easing sanctions on Syria, pledges €50 million in aid

Yahoo News - Jan. 12

Germany backs easing some Syria sanctions, pledges €50 million in aid

Yahoo News - Jan. 12

Secretary of State Blinken on America's role in Syria

Following the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, President-elect Donald Trump stated that he thinks what happens in Syria "is not our fight." In this web exclusive, outgoing Secretary of ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

Diplomats discuss Syria at international gathering in Riyadh

Yahoo News - Jan. 12

London mayor warned over swimmable rivers pledge

The Thames is tidal for most of its course through London, only becoming non-tidal at Teddington Lock.

BBC News - Jan. 12

'Trump is welcome to visit Greenland - but that's it'

In the isolated settlement of Kapisillit, Greenlanders tell the BBC's Fergal Keane Donald Trump is welcome to visit - "but that's it".

BBC News - Jan. 12

Syria's Alawites, Sect of the Assads, Fear for Their Future

They say disparate violent incidents in the past two months—including alleged extrajudicial killings and the destruction of a religious shrine—are beginning to resemble a pattern of anti-Alawite acts.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 12

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

Italy wants to build bridges between Syria and the EU

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

Arab States Race Turkey for Influence in New Syria

Saudi Arabia and others are overlooking the new leadership’s jihadist past, hoping to gain an advantage on rivals in the strategically positioned country.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

Biden pledges federal support in California for 180 days, well into Trump's term

President Biden on Thursday announced the federal government will support California’s efforts to fight the raging wildfires for 180 days. “We’re doing literally everything we can at a federal ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Top Iranian General Admits ‘Big’ Defeat in Syria

For weeks, Iranian officials have downplayed the fall of their ally in Syria. But an important general has offered a remarkably candid view of the blow to Iran, and its military’s prospects.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

The UN wants to influence a pluralist Syria – but will the country listen?

Syrians are suspicious after allegations of complicity with the brutal Assad regime during 14 years of civil war . The UN special envoy for Syria will urge the security council to back a transition ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Germany pushes for EU to ease sanctions on Syria

Berlin circulates proposals for relief on curbs in exchange for reforms from new leadership in Damascus

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Party time at Damascus airport as international flights resume

First direct flight from Doha in 13 years touches down amid hopes SyrianAir fleet can be restored if sanctions are lifted. International flights resumed at Damascus airport on Tuesday for the first ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria

The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Frances Barrot Pledges Support to Syria on Visit to Damascus

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