Facing terror designations and sanctions, Syria’s new rulers push for international legitimacy
Middle East
December 17, 2024
Facing terror designations and sanctions, Syria’s new rulers push for international legitimacy
CNN — Syria’s new regime, led by a group with former ties to al Qaeda, is on a mission to…
‘Catastrophic’ Israeli barrage hits hospital in northern Gaza, doctor says
Middle East
December 17, 2024
‘Catastrophic’ Israeli barrage hits hospital in northern Gaza, doctor says
CNN — The Israeli military battered Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza with heavy ground and aerial bombardment overnight Thursday…
Harris debates her future: A run for California governor that would take 2028 off the table
World
December 16, 2024
Harris debates her future: A run for California governor that would take 2028 off the table
CNN — Top aides and people close to Kamala Harris have divided over whether she should head home to run…
Badly damaged Russian tankers carrying thousands of tons of fuel spill oil near Black Sea
World
December 16, 2024
Badly damaged Russian tankers carrying thousands of tons of fuel spill oil near Black Sea
CNN — Two Russian tankers carrying thousands of tons of fuel were badly damaged in stormy weather near the Black…
US scrambles to quell ISIS resurgence in Syria after fall of Assad
Middle East
December 16, 2024
US scrambles to quell ISIS resurgence in Syria after fall of Assad
CNN — The US’ key anti-ISIS partners in Syria said on Wednesday that the ISIS detention facilities they guard are…
Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about need for ‘victory,’ as Israeli government approves plan for Golan expansion
Middle East
December 16, 2024
Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about need for ‘victory,’ as Israeli government approves plan for Golan expansion
CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he had a “very warm” phone call with US President-elect…
‘It’s as if an atomic bomb fell on Mayotte:’ Widespread destruction after 100-year cyclone pummels French territory
World
December 16, 2024
‘It’s as if an atomic bomb fell on Mayotte:’ Widespread destruction after 100-year cyclone pummels French territory
CNN — Reports of widespread damage are emerging from Mayotte after a 100-year cyclone ripped across the French archipelago Saturday,…
For the families of Syria’s disappeared, hope fades but the demand for justice grows
Middle East
December 16, 2024
For the families of Syria’s disappeared, hope fades but the demand for justice grows
CNN — More than a week after Bashar al-Assad fled Syria and his regime collapsed, hundreds of thousands of Syrians…
Israeli strike kills Al Jazeera photojournalist on one year anniversary of colleague’s death
Middle East
December 16, 2024
Israeli strike kills Al Jazeera photojournalist on one year anniversary of colleague’s death
CNN — An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed an Al Jazeera photojournalist on Sunday – exactly one year to the…
Xi brought down powerful rivals in the military. Now he’s going after his own men
World
December 16, 2024
Xi brought down powerful rivals in the military. Now he’s going after his own men
Hong Kong CNN — In the early years of Xi Jinping’s war on corruption, the Chinese leader consolidated control over…