I hope Assad pays the price, says mother whose son’s death inflamed 2011 Syrian revolution
Hamza al-Khatib, 13, was arrested at a 2011 anti-government rally and tortured – but Assad’s downfall has not brought his family justice.
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Oracle shares fell on Tuesday following disappointing quarterly results from the database software company.
Iran reels from ‘tectonic shift’ in Middle East amid scramble for Syria
As Iran deals with the strategic setback of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, a vicious cycle of confrontation and escalation could already be in motion.
With Quick Vote and Little Fanfare, Saudi Arabia on Track to Get the 2034 World Cup
Critics have objected to the bidding process, and human rights groups have raised concerns about workplace safety for the migrants who will build the stadiums needed to host the event.
Australia news live: Chris Minns condemns ‘shocking’ overnight vandalism in Sydney involving anti-Israel graffiti
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Shock in Tobago as opposition blocks legislation on self-governance
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European countries urged not to abandon Syrians applying for asylum
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Prince William and Jacob Elordi Grow Beards
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Tom Voyce, former England rugby player, presumed dead after car swept away
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New York mayor closes shelters for asylum seekers amid rightward turn
Eric Adams will close 25 shelters in next two months including Floyd Bennett Field, which houses 2,000 people The New York city mayor, Eric Adams, announced today that an additional 25 shelters used to house asylum seekers will be closing in the coming two months. The move comes amid a rightward tack by Adams, especially…