The 13-year civil war in Syria has roared back into prominence with a surprise rebel offensive on Aleppo, one of Syria's largest cities and an ancient business hub. The push is among the rebels' strongest in years in a war whose destabilizing effects have rippled far beyond the country's borders. … [Read more...] about What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria’s 13-year war and why it matters
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Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv plays soccer game without incident in Hungary after Amsterdam violence
Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv's game against Besiktas in the Europa League was played without incident before empty stands in Hungary on Thursday, with the stadium closed to fans over security concerns following attacks on Israeli supporters in Amsterdam this month. … [Read more...] about Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv plays soccer game without incident in Hungary after Amsterdam violence
Supreme Court asked to review California’s ban on gun shows on state land
A group that organizes gun shows at county fairgrounds in California has asked the Supreme Court to hear a challenge against laws restricting the buying and selling of guns on state property. … [Read more...] about Supreme Court asked to review California’s ban on gun shows on state land
Biden announces ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah in Lebanon
President Biden announced a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal Tuesday between Israel and terrorist group Hezbollah in Lebanon to end nearly 14 months of fighting, but emphasized that Israel still has the right to defend itself. … [Read more...] about Biden announces ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah in Lebanon
Pentagon: Transition to Trump can’t proceed until new administration team signs official documents
With less than two months until President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office, officials at the Pentagon on Monday said they have been unable to begin the herculean task of coordinating the transfer of authority with his Defense Department transition team. … [Read more...] about Pentagon: Transition to Trump can’t proceed until new administration team signs official documents