Setbacks for Russia, Iran and Hezbollah Turn Into a Catastrophe for Syria's Assad

The loss of Aleppo to Islamist rebels represents a stunning defeat for the Syrian regime, highlighting its dependence on enfeebled allies.

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Assad is sitting tight as Syria burns

The president sees an opportunity in the great regional rebalancing currently under way
World - Financial Times - November 18
Syrian insurgents push into Aleppo in a major setback for Assad

Insurgents were filmed outside police headquarters, in the city center, and outside the Aleppo citadel.
Top stories - CBS News - 2 hours ago
US forces strike Iran-backed targets in Syria after attacks on Americans

U.S. forces on Monday conducted nine strikes on Iranian proxy targets in Syria, a response to recent attacks on American personnel in the region, U.S. Central Command said in a statement. The ...
Politics - The Hill - November 11
How Nick Sirianni nearly turned a blowout win into a catastrophe

The Eagles made Sunday’s game against the Jaguars much harder than it had to be, and a handful of bizarre coaching decisions were the main reason.
Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4
Spain’s political leaders turn on each other over flood catastrophe

Blame game begins over failure to alert residents as country suffered its deadliest disaster in decades
World - Financial Times - November 4
Iran welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago
Israel Strikes Syria for Second Day, Targeting Hezbollah Weapons Facilities

The military said the attacks were meant to reduce the transfer of weapons and intelligence from Iran through Syria to Hezbollah, the armed group in Lebanon.
World - The New York Times - November 5
Israel hits alleged Hezbollah weapons smuggling sites in Syria

Israeli military jets hit alleged Hezbollah weapons smuggling sites near the border crossing between Lebanon and Syria, according to officials, who allege the Lebanese militant group violated a ...
Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago
The ceasefire in Lebanon doesn’t ensure a lasting victory for Israel, but does signal a strategic setback for Iran | Bilal Saab

Hezbollah is still armed and has the potential to attack Israel. But more significantly it has in effect abandoned Hamas. Now that the dust has settled, quite literally, following the ceasefire ...
World - The Guardian - 3 days ago