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Biden says Assad's fall in Syria is a 'fundamental act of justice,' but 'a moment of risk'

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden said Sunday that the sudden collapse of the Syrian government under Bashar Assad is a "fundamental act of justice" after decades of repression, but it was "a mome...

Dec 08, 2024

Updated advisory urges Canadians to avoid all travel to Syria as government falls

Ottawa is urging Canadians to avoid all travel to Syria and to consider leaving the country if it's safe to do so.An updated travel advisory is warning people to avoid the Middle Eastern country due t...

Dec 08, 2024

Ghana's ruling party candidate concedes presidential election to his opposition rival

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) - Ghana's vice president and ruling party candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat Sunday to opposition candidate and former President John Dramani Mahama in the West African nat...

Dec 08, 2024

Ghana's ruling party candidate concedes presidential election to his opposition rival

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) - Ghana's vice president and ruling party candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia, on Sunday conceded defeat to opposition candidate and former President John Dramani Mahama in the West African ...

Dec 08, 2024

Syrian government falls to fast-moving rebels, ending 50 years of iron rule by the Assad family

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - The Syrian government collapsed early Sunday, falling to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of the capital of Damascus and sent crowds into the streets to celebrate...

Dec 08, 2024

Syrian government falls to fast-moving rebels, ending 50 years of iron rule by the Assad family

DAMASCUS (AP) - The Syrian government collapsed early Sunday, falling to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of the capital of Damascus and sent crowds into the streets to celebrate the en...

Dec 08, 2024

U.S. announces nearly US$1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine

The United States will provide nearly US$1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday as the Biden administration rushes to spend all the cong...

Dec 07, 2024

US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) - The United States will provide nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday as the Biden administration rus...

Dec 07, 2024

US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) - The United States will provide nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday as the Biden administration rus...

Dec 07, 2024

Notre Dame reopens its doors to Macron and other world leaders in a rare symbol of unity

PARIS (AP) - Howling winds couldn't stop Notre Dame's heart from beating again. With three resounding knocks on its doors by Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich, wielding a staff carved from fire-scorched...

Dec 07, 2024