U.S.-backed forces worry ISIS could try to capitalize on Assad's ouster

Joy Buoys Syria’s First Friday Prayers Since Assad Ouster, but Hardships Loom

In an impoverished, war-ravaged country, the first prayers after the fall of a brutal regime drew jubilant crowds, even in areas seen as regime strongholds.

The New York Times - 2h

Four-try Sale cruise to victory over Racing

Sale run out comfortable winners over Racing 92 in their Champions Cup match at Salford Community Stadium.

BBC News - 3h

Turkey Emerges as a Big Winner in the Wake of al-Assad’s Ouster

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had long worked with the rebels who overtook Damascus. His influence over Syria is now likely to grow.

The New York Times - 5h

Andreessen Horowitz, Benchmark and the Transformation of Venture Capital

The opposing paths taken by two powerful firms — Benchmark and Andreessen Horowitz — embody a profound debate about the future of an industry that funds and fosters American innovation.

The New York Times - 15h

John Galliano exits Maison Margiela, where he got a 'second chance' after Dior ouster

John Galliano, the controversial fashion designer who joined Maison Margiela in 2014 after being fired from Dior and his own design house, is stepping down.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Uncertainty in Syrian prison filled with ISIS supporters after fall of Assad regime

A jail in eastern Syria holds thousands of ISIS prisoners. The prison's warden said the inmates don't know the Syrian regime in Damascus was toppled. The prison is guarded by American-backed Syrian ...

CBS News - 11h

U.S. concerns about ISIS comeback in Syria

Syria is at a crossroads in the wake of Bashar al-Assad's fall, with fears persisting that ISIS could use the collapse of the regime, and a potential power vacuum, to stage a comeback. CBS News ...

CBS News - 11h

Postecoglou not worrying about 'bruised egos'

Ange Postecoglou says he is not worried about "bruised egos" after what he called his "assessment" of Tottenham forward Timo Werner's performance against Rangers.

BBC News - 12h

Russia could lose key military bases in post-Assad Syria. Here are 3 potential scenarios for its presence.

Yahoo News - 1d

U.S. Strategy on Syria Risks ISIS Resurgence, Kurdish General Warns

Gen. Mazlum Kobani, commander of Kurdish forces in Syria, said recent decisions by the U.S. in Syria potentially “leaves a vacuum” that ISIS could take advantage of.

The New York Times - 1d

Uncertainty over future of Syrian camp holding women, children linked to ISIS

The al-Hol camp in northeast Syria holds about 6,000 women and children, the family members of Islamic State fighters who were either captured or killed. The camp is guarded by American-backed ...

CBS News - 2d

U.S. tries to stop an ISIS comeback after Syrian regime fall

U.S. forces are working to prevent a reemergence of ISIS in Syria after rebels toppled the Assad family's regime. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.

CBS News - 2d

Regime change in Syria raises fears for Kurds and the ISIS prisoners they guard

With the balance of power in northern Syria swinging toward the rebels who toppled the Assad regime, U.S.-backed Kurdish forces and their ability to contain ISIS may now be under threat.

NBC News - 2d

U.S. forces working to prevent reemergence of ISIS in Syria

The U.S. has around 900 troops deployed to Syria to help prevent ISIS from reemerging as concerns rise that extremists could take advantage of the power vacuum in the wake of the Assad regime. CBS ...

CBS News - 2d

Who Set the Stage for al-Assad’s Ouster? There Are Different Answers in the U.S. and Israel.

President Biden says he weakened Russia, Iran and Hezbollah, laying the groundwork for Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the Syrian leader would still be in power had ...

The New York Times - 2d

An explosion in the Afghan capital kills the Taliban refugee minister

A suicide bombing in the Afghan capital has killed the Taliban refugee minister and two others in the most brazen attack on a member of the Taliban inner circle since they returned to power three ...

ABC News - 2d

Syrians in Germany worried by some politicians' eagerness for them to go home after Assad's fall

Nearly a decade after hundreds of thousands of Syrians arrived in Germany, many are now well-integrated and settled in jobs — and tens of thousands have gained German citizenship

ABC News - 2d

What to Know About the Countries Still Fighting in Syria After al-Assad’s Ouster

Bashar al-Assad is gone, and Russia and Iran have stepped back. But Israel, Turkey and the United States are carrying out airstrikes.

The New York Times - 3d

North Carolina Dem chair 'absolutely' worried state court could overturn election results

North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton said she's "absolutely" concerned that the state Supreme Court could overturn the results of a race for a seat on the court that has now gone ...

The Hill - 3d

How the Assad regime’s collapse could force Iran to go nuclear

Once the nuclear threshold is crossed, there is no turning back.

The Hill - 3d

Israel Claims Credit for al-Assad’s Ouster, but Sees Risk in His Absence

For Israel’s leaders, Bashar al-Assad’s downfall was made possible by their recent assaults on Hezbollah, Iran and Syria, all of which weakened the Iran-backed axis.

The New York Times - 4d

Assad dynasty collapses in Syria as rebel forces claim Damascus

The defense forces of the Russia and Iran-backed Assad government have been struggling to stave off the lightning advance of rebel forces.

CNBC - 4d

Germany pauses all pending Syrian asylum cases after al-Assad ouster

Yahoo News - 4d

Stunned Iranian Officials Try to Distance Their Country From Assad

A reckoning emerged in Iran on Sunday as officials and commentators swiftly moved to distance the government from a tyrant it had supported.

The New York Times - 5d

US launches airstrikes against ISIS camps in Syria

The United States has launched airstrikes against ISIS camps in Syria, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement. The operation consisted of “dozens of precision airstrikes” and struck ...

The Hill - 5d

Kinzinger has 'absolutely no worries' Trump will try to put him in jail

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said he has “absolutely no worries” that President-elect Trump will try to put him in jail. Trump joined “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker on Sunday for ...

The Hill - 5d

Global reaction to Assad's sudden ouster from Syria ranges from jubilation to alarm

The fall of Syria’s authoritarian government at the hands of jihadi militants has set off waves of jubilation, trepidation and alarm around the world

ABC News - 5d

US will fear the vacuum that could replace Assad

Washington worries that the overthrow of Syria's president could lead to a power grab by Islamist groups.

BBC News - 5d

Democrats and Republicans in Congress worried that Gabbard might leak to Assad regime

When Tulsi Gabbard arrived in Congress, she was seen as a rising Democratic star. But over time, her views on Russia and Syria shocked, puzzled and alarmed her colleagues.

NBC News - 5d

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 - 5d

Insurgents reach gates of Syria’s capital, threatening to end decades of Assad rule

The insurgents’ stunning march across Syria is gaining speed.

ABC News - 5d

Assad regime in peril as insurgents near Syria's capital: What to know

Syrian rebels on Saturday battled government forces in an effort to take control of the crucial city of Homs as they advanced toward the country's capital, Damascus -- moves that catapulted ...

The Hill - 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

The Disappearance of Literary Men Should Worry Everyone

What happens if half the population is no longer involved in reading and writing?

The New York Times - 6d

My secret corner of Paris: readers’ favourite places to visit in the French capital

From a traditional bonbon shop to a hidden jazz club, our tipsters share their favourite haunts in the City of Light. Of all the chocolatiers’ windows in Paris , Au Chat Bleu at 85 Boulevard ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Morant, prioritizing health, 'not trying to dunk at all'

Grizzlies star Ja Morant received boos from the Dallas crowd Tuesday night when he finished a fast break with a basic, two-handed dunk that didn't even rock the rim. Said Morant: "I'm not trying to ...

ESPN - Dec. 4

France’s Prime Minister Could Be Forced to Resign This Week. Here’s What Could Happen Next.

A vote by the lower house of Parliament could force the prime minister to resign, leaving his budget legislation in limbo.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Google Worried Israeli Contract Could Enable Human Rights Violations

The tech giant, which has defended the deal to employees who oppose supplying Israel’s military with technology, feared the project might damage its reputation.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Airstrikes hit hospitals in Syria’s Idlib region as insurgents fight Assad forces

White Helmets say at least 18 people killed in strikes on five healthcare facilities including maternity hospital. A wave of airstrikes has pummelled hospitals and neighbourhoods in the rebel-held ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2

U.S.-backed forces worry ISIS could try to capitalize on Assad's ouster

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