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Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Flees to Moscow
In a dramatic turn of events, ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled to Moscow on Sunday, seeking refuge in Russia hours after a stunning rebel advance that saw Syrian insurgents seize control of the capital, Damascus, and bring an end to the Assad family’s 50-year rule over the country. Russian…
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International Reactions to Fall of Bashar al-Assad
In a dramatic and historic turn of events, Syrian opposition fighters have announced that Syria has been “liberated” following their successful storming of Damascus. The opposition claimed that President Bashar al-Assad has fled the capital city to an undisclosed location, bringing an end to more than 50 years of Assad…
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Syrian Rebels Oust Assad, Ending Decades of Autocratic Rule
In a seismic shift that marks the end of President Bashar al-Assad’s family rule, Syrian rebels declared on Sunday that they had seized control of Damascus, forcing the embattled leader to flee the capital. This historic moment brings hope for ending more than 13 years of civil war that has…
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Trump Nominates Billionaire Scott Bessent to Lead Treasury Department as He Finalizes Cabinet Picks
Donald Trump has nominated Wall Street financier Scott Bessent to head the U.S. Treasury Department, a key position overseeing tax policy, public debt, international finance and sanctions. The nomination, announced Friday evening, marks the conclusion of one of the most anticipated and drawn-out decisions in Trump’s second-term cabinet selection process.…
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Donald Trump Nominates Pam Bondi as His Pick for Attorney General
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pam Bondi as his pick for Attorney General, following the sudden withdrawal of his initial choice, Rep. Matt Gaetz. If confirmed by the Senate, Bondi, 59, would oversee the Department of Justice (DOJ), managing its $45 billion budget and playing a crucial role in…
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Trump names Will Scharf as White House Staff Secretary, Sparking Controversy
President-elect Donald Trump announced on November 16 that he has selected Will Scharf, one of his personal attorneys, to serve as his White House staff secretary. Scharf’s appointment has drawn attention not only due to his legal credentials but also because of his vocal support for Trump during legal battles.…
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