Category: World News
Trump says Turkey ‘did an unfriendly takeover’ in Syria as US-brokered cease-fire appears to fail
Fox News President-elect Trump on Monday described the recent fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime as an “unfriendly takeover” orchestrated by Turkey. “I think Turkey is very smart,” he said from a press conference at his Florida residence. “Turkey did an unfriendly takeover, without a lot of lives being lost. I can say that Assad…
Read MoreGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses no-confidence vote, election called for early next year
Fox News The German parliament accepted Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s invitation to withdraw its confidence in him and his government on Monday, clearing the way for an early election on Feb. 23 necessitated by the collapse of his government. Scholz’s three-party coalition fell apart last month after the pro-market Free Democrats quit in a row over…
Read MorePrince Andrew faces questions over links to accused Chinese spy
Washington Post The story has attracted attention as evidence of a potential national security threat from China and as another scandal that involves the prince’s relationships. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/16/prince-andrew-chinese-spy-yang-tengbo/
Read MoreHow to say ‘Merry Christmas’ in 10 languages to friends around the world
Fox News This holiday season, you can spread joy by learning to say “Merry Christmas” in a different language. Wishing a friend a “Merry Christmas” in their native language can give them a piece of home this holiday season. If spending the festive season abroad, learning to say “Merry Christmas” in the language spoken can…
Read MoreFaced with mounting public anger, a weakened Hamas starts to compromise
Washington Post A new proposal for a 60-day pause in hostilities in Gaza and the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners includes key concessions from Hamas. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/16/hamas-gaza-israel-war-ceasefire-negotiations/
Read MoreNorth Korean troops suffer heavy casualties in Russia, Ukraine says
Washington Post As many as 30 have been “killed or wounded” in Russia’s Kursk region, Ukrainian military intelligence said, among the heaviest losses for North Korean forces yet reported. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/16/north-korea-casualties-ukraine-russia/
Read MoreWho is Friedrich Merz, Germany’s probable next chancellor?
Washington Post Friedrich Merz is a longtime rival of Angela Merkel who has tried to move their party back to the right. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/16/friedrich-merz-germany-chancellor/
Read MoreTrudeau’s top lieutenant resigns over differences on Trump
Washington Post Chrystia Freeland cited differences with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over how to confront Donald Trump’s “America First” policies and threatened tariffs. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/16/canada-chrystia-freeland-resigns/
Read MoreAssad paints himself as ‘custodian’ to Syria as picture unfolds on collapse of Damascus
Fox News Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Monday looked to portray himself as a dedicated “custodian” of his nation who remained fighting “against the terrorist onslaught” before being forced to flee to Russia. Assad, who over the last decade and a half became notorious for his brutal and oppressive tactics employed during the civil…
Read MoreLive Updates: Al-Assad Didn’t Plan to Flee Syria, Statement Says
New York Times Bashar al-Assad appeared to give his first account of leaving for Russia as rebels seized Syria, claiming he wanted to stay and fight, in a statement posted to social media and reported by Russian state outlets. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12/16/world/syria-assad-rebels-news
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