Syria Rebels Take Aleppo Airport and Attack Hama, Officials and a Monitor Say
Forces opposed to President Bashar al-Assad have captured the Aleppo airport and are attacking the western city of Hama, according to local officials and a Britain-based war monitor.
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Rebel Forcesin Syria Take Most ofAleppo in Surprise Offensive
Syria’s antigovernment forces claimed a stunning advance into Aleppo, in a setback for the government in Damascus and its allies Russia and Iran.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Russia helps Syria launch strikes after rebel fighters seize control of major city of Aleppo
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Who Are HTS, the Rebels Leading the Syria Offensive?
The group now advancing, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, says it wants to replace the Assad government with one inspired by Islamic principles.The New York Times - 2h -
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 - 2h -
Russia helps Syria launch deadly airstrikes amid shock rebel offensive
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Syria’s Rebels Struck When Assad’s Allies Were Weakened and Distracted
Diminished support for the Syrian government from Iran, Hezbollah and Russia enabled opposition forces to take the initiative and seize new territory.The New York Times - 19h -
Syria crisis due to Assad’s refusal to engage with opposition, says Turkish minister
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Syrian insurgents push into Aleppo in a major setback for Assad
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Israel responds to Hezbollah rocket attack with airstrikes on south Lebanon
Bombing comes an hour after Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu, vowed a ‘strong’ response to Hezbollah’s action. Israel has carried out a series of airstrikes in the Nabatieh district, south Lebanon, ...The Guardian - 2h -
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What is happening in north-western Syria and why now?
Rebels have captured a swathe of land during their largest offensive against the government in years.BBC News - 4h -
Long-time NFL official Dale Hamer dies at 87
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Top Fed official warns progress on taming US inflation ‘may be stalling’
Governor Christopher Waller says he still supports a December interest rate cut barring a surprise in the economic dataFinancial Times - 2h -
Top Fed official warns progress on taming US inflation ‘may be stalling’
Governor Christopher Waller says he still supports a December interest rate cut barring a surprise in the economic dataFinancial Times - 2h -
Bulgarian spy ring used video specs to monitor journalists, London court told
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Bulgarian spy ring used video specs to monitor journalists, London court told
Old Bailey hears surveillance of targets included specially designed glasses on planes and online honey trapsFinancial Times - 3h -
The surprise Syrian rebel offensive could be a Mideast turning point
For years, American policymakers have grappled with how to manage the Middle East’s shifting alliances and conflicts while reducing direct military commitments.The Hill - 3h -
Why did Syrian militants HTS seize Aleppo – and how did they do it so quickly?
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s sudden offensive on major city has grabbed global attention but experts are not so surprised. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham , the Islamist militant group that has surged to global ...The Guardian - 3h -
Israeli strike hits humanitarian workers in Gaza as Hamas releases progaganda video of hostage
The militant group Hamas released a propaganda video Saturday of an Israeli-American hostage pleading for President-elect Donald Trump to secure his release. Meanwhile, an Israeli strike on a World ...CBS News - 1d -
President Biden Pardons His Son Hunter Weeks Before Trump Takes Office
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Dillon Gabriel, an extra year in his pocket, takes aim at Case Keenum's career passing record: 'Is he mad?'
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Images of new electric Jaguar car leak out before official Miami unveiling
Spokesperson says firm aware of pictures circulating online – but it is unclear how accurate they are. Leaked images of Jaguar’s much-hyped electric concept car have appeared hours before the ...The Guardian - 3h -
Putin OKs record Russian defense spending budget as EU officials visit Kyiv
According to what was posted on a government website, 13.5 trillion rubles (over $145 billion) were allocated for national defense, around 32.5% of the budget.CBS News - 1d -
Latest news on Middle East tensions as Israel-Hezbollah friction continues, Syria war heats up
The Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire conditions appear shaky. This comes as news emerges of the death of Israeli-American hostage Omer Neutra in Gaza, and as a dramatic shift in Syria's civil war ...CBS News - 58m -
Harvey Weinstein taken back to hospital, lawyer says
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Bluesky says X's "partisan microphone" are driving users to it
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Police won't say if they have leads in JonBenét case but say it's 'obvious' they want to solve it
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Jim Cramer says AMD stock is a buy on Intel's CEO shakeup — 'It's winning'
Pat Gelsinger's retirement from Intel will only help Club holding and longtime rival AMD, Jim Cramer said Monday.CNBC - 4h -
Israel says it has been fired upon from Lebanon, despite ceasefire
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Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: IDF says it's hitting targets in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces said Sunday it launched "several operations" targeting Hezbollah fighters that it claimed posed a direct threat to Israel.ABC News - 3h -
Fed’s Waller says he supports interest-rate cut at next meeting — for now
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday that as of today, he supports an interest-rate cut at the central bank’s next meeting in a little over two weeks.MarketWatch - 57m -
Trump Says There Will Be ‘Hell to Pay’ Unless Hostages in Gaza Are Released
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Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after 'alarming blood test,' attorney says
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Britain need not choose between Trump and EU, Starmer says
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