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Syrian authorities say three ISIL fighters killed and several others detained in Aleppo raids. Syrian security forces have killed three ISIL (ISIS) fighters and arrested four others in Aleppo, authorities said, the first time the interim government has announced such an operation against the group in Syria’s second city. The raids, launched by the General … Read more
Their situation seemed desperate; their demeanour, portrayed in several videos published by news outlets, was sour. On a recent weekday in March, men, women, and even children – all with their belongings heaped on their heads or strapped to their bodies – disembarked from the ferry they say they were forcibly hauled onto from the … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced he’s lifting years of sanctions on Syria. Syrians are describing it as a turning point – “The second joy since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.” United States President Donald Trump has announced he will lift all sanctions on Syria, as a way to help the country rebuild after years … Read more
A number of witnesses have taken to the stand in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is facing allegations of racketeering and sex trafficking during his time as head of an entertainment empire. Testimony in the trial began on Monday after the final phase of jury selection and opening statement from lawyers. Combs, donning … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, “without preconditions” to achieve “lasting peace” and “eliminate the root causes” of the three-year conflict. The offer, delivered early on Sunday, came hours after the leaders of Ukraine, France, Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom called for an unconditional 30-day … Read more
Jamal Murray scored 27 points, and the host Denver Nuggets dominated in overtime to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-104 in Game 3 of their Western Conference second-round playoff series. Nikola Jokic missed all 10 of his 3-point attempts in Friday’s matchup and finished 8-for-25 from the field but ended the night with 20 points … Read more
US-backed Gaza foundation proposal to keep aid from Hamas, but critics slam bypass of UN, Israeli threat to besieged Palestinian civilians. The United States has said a new foundation is being established to coordinate aid deliveries to Gaza amid Israel’s two-month blockade. US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told reporters on Friday that Israel would … Read more
Washington, DC – Jewish students involved in protests at Columbia University say their pro-Palestinian activism is driven by their faith – not in spite of it. On Tuesday, a group of Jewish student activists met with members of the United States Congress in Washington, DC, to tell their stories, which they say have been left … Read more
Cardinals from around the world will meet this week to formally begin selecting the next pope in a secret ballot after the late Pope Francis‘s funeral on April 26. The vote itself will take place behind the sealed doors of the Sistine Chapel sometime after May 7. Selecting the next leader of the Catholic Church is … Read more
BREAKINGBREAKING, The army says an airbase, cargo warehouse and some civilian facilities were targeted in Port Sudan in the first RSF attack in the eastern city. Sudan’s army says the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked a military airbase and other facilities in the vicinity of Port Sudan airport. The army said on Sunday that … Read more