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Rebels Assert Control in Damascus, Their Plans Still Unclear
The fighters who forced Bashar al-Assad into exile began the complex task of governing the Syrian capital. On the road to Damascus, New York Times reporters saw evidence of lawlessness and relics of the deposed regime.Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
Revolutions Swept the Middle East in 2011. Will Syria’s End Differently?
Bashar al-Assad’s downfall evokes memories of uprisings in Egypt, Libya, Tunisia and Yemen, each of which brought civil war or authoritarian rule. Syrians hope for better.By Patrick Kingsley
Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
worldmiddleeast
EgyptSyriaTunisiaLibyaHayat Tahrir al-ShamAssad, Bashar al-
Massacre in Haiti’s Capital Leaves Nearly 200 Dead, U.N. Says
The killings in a Port-au-Prince slum, which appeared to target practitioners of Voodoo, were ordered by a gang leader, a Haitian human rights organization said.By Frances Robles
Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
worldamericas
HaitiPort-au-Prince (Haiti)United Nations
He Was Shot in the Face. Now Ukraine Wants to Draft Him.
After being left for dead by Russian soldiers, Mykola Kulichenko doesn’t think he should be forced to serve. His experience highlights the vagaries of Ukraine’s aggressive mobilization.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Sun Dec 08 2024
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RussiaUkraine
South Korea Bars President From Traveling Abroad
President Yoon Suk Yeol cannot leave the country as an investigation unfolds into whether he led an insurrection last week when he briefly imposed martial law.By Victoria Kim and Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
worldasia
South KoreaSeoul (South Korea)Yoon Suk-yeol
Desperate Haitians Who Fled to the Dominican Republic Are Being Sent Back in Cages
Relations between the neighboring countries on the island of Hispaniola have long been frosty. They are now complicated by up to 10,000 deportations a week.By Hogla Enecia Pérez and Frances Robles
Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
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Dominican RepublicHaiti
A Quick Arab Pivot: From Welcoming al-Assad to Managing the Chaos
Only weeks ago, Arab nations had been working hard to bring Bashar al-Assad back into the fold, assuming he was there to last. They were badly mistaken.By Steven Erlanger
Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
worldmiddleeast
Damascus (Syria)Doha (Qatar)Golan HeightsIranSyriaTurkeyArab LeagueChatham House (The Royal Institute of International Affairs)Hayat Tahrir al-ShamHezbollahAssad, Bashar al-Erdogan, Recep TayyipJolani, Abu Mohammed al-
France’s First Big #MeToo Case Goes to Trial
The actress Adèle Haenel has accused the director Christophe Ruggia of grooming and sexually assaulting her when she was 12. If found guilty, he faces up to a decade in prison.By Catherine Porter and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
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FranceHaenel, Adele (1989- )Ruggia, Christophe
Explosion at Fuel Depot Near Florence Kills at Least Two
Officials said it would take time to determine the cause of the explosion. At least 26 people were injured in the blast.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
worldeurope
Florence (Italy)Calenzano (Italy)
Records Seized by Israel Show Hamas Presence in U.N. Schools
While Israel asserts that the United Nations has tried to minimize the problem, the global organization says Israeli officials are waging an unfair campaign to discredit it.By Jo Becker and Adam Rasgon
Published on : Sun Dec 08 2024
worldmiddleeast
Gaza StripIsraelHamasUnited Nations Relief and Works AgencyLazzarini, Philippe (1964- )
Notre-Dame Holds First Public Mass in Years: ‘Fire Has Not Conquered Stone’
Sunday was the first opportunity for worshipers to return to the cathedral, beloved by the faithful and secular alike, since the 2019 fire that devastated it.By Ségolène Le Stradic, Aurelien Breeden and Catherine Porter
Published on : Sun Dec 08 2024
worldeurope
Paris (France)FranceNotre Dame Cathedral (Paris, France)
With Assad’s Fall, Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’ Unravels
Tehran’s main regional allies are weakened or collapsing: Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, has fled his country, Hezbollah is battered by conflict with Israel, and Hamas is still at war.By Alissa J. Rubin
Published on : Sun Dec 08 2024
worldmiddleeast
IranIsraelLebanonSyriaMiddle EastHezbollahHamasHouthisAssad, Bashar al-
43,000 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed Since Russia Invaded, Zelensky Says
The tally differs sharply from estimates by U.S. officials and military analysts, who have said the number is closer to 70,000.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Sun Dec 08 2024
worldeurope
Kyiv (Ukraine)UkraineRussia
A President Rejected by Voters Eight Years Ago Wins Election Again in Ghana
John Dramani Mahama, who served as president from 2012 to 2017, is set to return to office after his main opponent, Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat.By Elian Peltier and Saikou Jammeh
Published on : Sun Dec 08 2024
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GhanaAfricaMahama, John DramaniAkufo-Addo, Nana
12 Days That Changed Syria: The Rebel Offensive in Visuals
A visual timeline of the stunning rebel advance in SyriaBy The New York Times
Published on : Tue Dec 10 2024
worldmiddleeast
Aleppo (Syria)Damascus (Syria)Hama (Syria)Hayat Tahrir al-ShamSyrian Observatory for Human RightsAssad, Bashar al-
How to Understand the Factions Vying for Control in Syria
The fighters shared a desire to topple Bashar al-Assad’s government, but they don’t share much else.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue Dec 10 2024
worldmiddleeast
SyriaHayat Tahrir al-ShamIslamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)Syrian Democratic ForcesAl QaedaAssad, Bashar al-Jolani, Abu Mohammed al-Biden, Joseph R Jr
What to Know About the Countries Still Dropping Bombs in Syria
Bashar al-Assad is gone, and Russia and Iran have stepped back. But Israel, Turkey and the United States are carrying out airstrikes.By Alissa J. Rubin
Published on : Tue Dec 10 2024
worldmiddleeast
AfghanistanDamascus (Syria)IranIraqMiddle EastRussiaSyriaUnited StatesAl QaedaHayat Tahrir al-ShamHezbollahHamasIslamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)Assad, Bashar al-Biden, Joseph R JrErdogan, Recep TayyipTrump, Donald J
France’s Marine Le Pen Takes Aim at the Top
After helping to oust the prime minister last week, the far-right leader has made clear her next target is President Emmanuel Macron.By Adam Nossiter
Published on : Tue Dec 10 2024
worldeurope
European ParliamentNational Rally (France)Le Pen, MarineMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )Barnier, Michel
The Netanyahu Corruption Trial, Explained
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to take the stand on Tuesday. Here’s what to know about the trial.By Patrick Kingsley
Published on : Tue Dec 10 2024
worldmiddleeast
IsraelIsrael HayomBezeqWalla! Communications LtdYediot AharonotNetanyahu, BenjaminPacker, James D (1967- )Milchan, Arnon
Tuesday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know.By Natasha Frost
Published on : Tue Dec 10 2024
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Shock, Glee and Unease as Syrians Celebrate the Unthinkable
A day after the regime of President Bashar al-Assad fell, civilians poured into the streets of Damascus, weeping in disbelief. Many sought word of relatives held in a notorious prison on the outskirts of the city.By Christina Goldbaum, Hwaida Saad and Daniel Berehulak
Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
worldmiddleeast
Damascus (Syria)Idlib (Syria)SyriaRussiaAssad, Bashar al-Jolani, Abu Mohammed al-
U.S. Scrambles to Navigate Perils of a New Syria
The Biden administration is relying on Turkey to convey messages to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which toppled Bashar al-Assad but is designated by the U.S. as a terrorist organization.By Edward Wong, Michael Crowley and Helene Cooper
Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
uspolitics
SyriaTurkeyAl Nusra FrontHayat Tahrir al-ShamIslamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)Syrian Democratic ForcesAssad, Bashar al-Biden, Joseph R JrBlinken, Antony JJolani, Abu Mohammed al-Trump, Donald J
Cease-Fire Talks Between Israel and Hamas Gain Momentum, Officials Say
While a deal was not yet in hand, a crack in the stalemate comes after Israel and Hezbollah reached a truce and President-elect Donald J. Trump ratcheted up the pressure for an agreement.By Adam Rasgon, Aaron Boxerman and Ronen Bergman
Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
worldmiddleeast
Gaza StripEgyptDamascus (Syria)IranLebanonIsraelQatarSyriaHamasHezbollahAssad, Bashar al-Netanyahu, BenjaminSinwar, YehyaTrump, Donald JMohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani
Tuesday Briefing: Syrian Rebels Rush to Establish Order
Plus, a lawsuit for trans rights in China.By Gaya Gupta
Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
briefing
Syria’s President Had Stocks of Chemical Weapons. What Happens to Them Now?
While experts believe that Syria has retained some stocks of chemical weapons, their quantities likely have been depleted and it would be hard for rogue actors to use them.By Aryn Baker
Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
worldmiddleeast
Damascus (Syria)Khan Sheikhoun (Syria)Ghouta (Syria)Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical WeaponsAssad, Bashar al-Blinken, Antony JObama, Barack
Crowds Throng to Prison in Syria, Desperate to Find Relatives and Friends
The Assad regime ran a network of torture centers that swallowed up tens of thousands of Syrians. Now that the rebels have opened the gates, many see a chance to learn of the detainees’ fates.By Christina Goldbaum, Raja Abdulrahim and Muhammad Haj Kadour
Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
worldmiddleeast
Aleppo (Syria)Damascus (Syria)Syrian Observatory for Human RightsAssad, Bashar al-
A Surprise Advance to Damascus, Captured on Video
Bashar Al-Assad’s grip over Syria was visible everywhere in the capital. It was all dismantled in less than 24 hours.By The New York Times
Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
worldmiddleeast
SyriaDamascus (Syria)Assad, Bashar al-
Syrians Displaced by War Rush to Return Home
The 13-year conflict in Syria caused one of the “largest displacement crises in the world,” according to the United Nations. Now, an untold number of people are trying to go back.By Muhammad Haj Kadour and Raja Abdulrahim
Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
worldmiddleeast
Aleppo (Syria)Damascus (Syria)RussiaFree Syrian ArmyUnited NationsAssad, Bashar al-
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.By Patrick Kingsley
Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
worldmiddleeast
IsraelSyriaGolan HeightsTurkeyLebanonIranHezbollah
E.P.A. Bans Cancer-Causing Chemicals Used in Dry Cleaning
The two solvents, known as Perc and TCE, cause kidney cancer and other ailments, and have been the subject of years of controversy.By Hiroko Tabuchi
Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
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American Chemistry CouncilEarthjusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency
Ukraine Asks if Telegram, Its Favorite App, Is a Sleeper Agent
The messaging app’s popularity has soared during the war with Russia, leading Ukrainian officials to increasingly weigh Telegram’s upsides against its security risks.By Paul Mozur and Adam Satariano
Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
technology
UkraineTelegram LLCDurov, Pavel Valeryevich (1984- )Zelensky, Volodymyr
Road to Damascus Littered With Relics of Fallen Assad Government
Reporters for The New York Times entered Syria on Monday, finding remnants of former President Bashar al-Assad’s oppressive rule.By Christina Goldbaum, Hwaida Saad and Daniel Berehulak
Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
worldmiddleeast
Damascus (Syria)SyriaNew York TimesAssad, Bashar al-
Three-Quarters of Earth’s Land Got Drier in Recent Decades, U.N. Says
Human-caused global warming helped increase dry conditions on every continent, scientists said in a new report, as talks on halting desertification were underway in Saudi Arabia.By Raymond Zhong
Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
climate
Saudi ArabiaUnited Nations
Monday Briefing
A historic transition of power in Syria.By Natasha Frost
Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
briefing
Trump Picks Former Ambassador to Mexico for Deputy Secretary of State
Christopher Landau is a longtime lawyer and the son of a veteran U.S. diplomat who served as ambassador to three nations in Latin America.By Edward Wong
Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
uspolitics
SenateTrump, Donald JRubio, Marco
With Syria in Flux, Turkish Forces Attack U.S.-Backed Forces
Rebels supported by Turkish air power fired on a Kurdish-controlled city in northern Syria, pitting proxies of the U.S. and Turkey — NATO allies — against each other.By Eve Sampson
Published on : Mon Dec 09 2024
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TurkeySyria
