Syrian rebels have taken Aleppo, the country’s second biggest city. Here’s who they are
Middle East
December 3, 2024
Syrian rebels have taken Aleppo, the country’s second biggest city. Here’s who they are
CNN — Eight years ago, Syria’s civil war shifted in President Bashar Al-Assad’s favor after a Russian blitzkrieg on Aleppo…
Macron’s Paris invite shows power fast flowing from Biden to Trump
World
December 3, 2024
Macron’s Paris invite shows power fast flowing from Biden to Trump
CNN — There’ll be a strong sense of déjà vu when French President Emmanuel Macron lays the flattery on thick…
Former defense minister accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza
Middle East
December 3, 2024
Former defense minister accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza
CNN — A highly decorated former Israeli defense minister has caused a firestorm by accusing Israel of carrying out ethnic…
Deadly Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon after Hezbollah attacks, testing shaky ceasefire
Middle East
December 3, 2024
Deadly Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon after Hezbollah attacks, testing shaky ceasefire
CNN — Israeli strikes killed at least nine people in southern Lebanon, Lebanese authorities said Monday, the deadliest day since…
Angela Merkel recalls Trump’s ‘fascination with the sheer power’ of strongmen like Putin and Kim
World
December 3, 2024
Angela Merkel recalls Trump’s ‘fascination with the sheer power’ of strongmen like Putin and Kim
CNN — Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has recalled her impression of Donald Trump during his first term in the…
‘Unlimited’ enemy troops, no sleep: Ukrainian soldiers fight to hold on to Russia’s Kursk region
World
December 3, 2024
‘Unlimited’ enemy troops, no sleep: Ukrainian soldiers fight to hold on to Russia’s Kursk region
Sumy, Ukraine CNN — The dawn assault inside Russia’s Kursk region never even got to a gunfight, yet betrayed the…
Death toll rises to 130 in northwest Pakistan sectarian violence, officials say
World
December 2, 2024
Death toll rises to 130 in northwest Pakistan sectarian violence, officials say
Peshawar, Pakistan AP — Sectarian violence has killed at least 130 people and wounded 200 others in Pakistan’s northwest in…
What’s happening in Syria? A simple guide
Middle East
December 2, 2024
What’s happening in Syria? A simple guide
CNN — Syria’s civil war is back in the spotlight after a new rebel coalition launched a surprise attack, sweeping…
Georgia is being rocked by days of violent protests. Here’s what you need to know
World
December 2, 2024
Georgia is being rocked by days of violent protests. Here’s what you need to know
CNN — Days of protests have rocked Georgia following the government’s controversial decision to delay the former Soviet country’s bid…
Syrian and Russian jets step up strikes on rebels after opposition seizes much of Aleppo
Middle East
December 2, 2024
Syrian and Russian jets step up strikes on rebels after opposition seizes much of Aleppo
CNN — Syrian and Russian jets are stepping up strikes on opposition forces in northern Syria in retaliation for the…