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What is happening in north-western Syria and why now?  BBC.com Who Are HTS, the Rebels Leading the Syria Offensive?  The New York Times What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria’s 13-year war and why it matters  The Associated Press Middle East

What is happening in north-western Syria and why now?  BBC.com Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels  The New York Times Who’s Fighting and Why in the Revived Syrian War  Bloomberg Rebel groups have taken Syria’s second-biggest city. Here’s

Who are the rebels who have seized control of Aleppo, Syria?  NPR Rebel groups have taken Syria’s second-biggest city. Here’s who they are  CNN Syrian opposition leader says Lebanon truce opened door to Aleppo assault  Reuters Russian Warplanes Join Strikes Against Rebels in

President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter, though he had previously said he would not do so.

A man held since September over the death of a US woman inside a controversial suicide capsule in Switzerland was released from custody Monday, though he remains under suspicion. A 64-year-old woman took her own life on September 23 inside

Michel Barnier faces no-confidence vote over budget measures  Financial Times French lawmakers push through no-confidence motion that could topple government  CNN The French prime minister will likely fall this week. So then what?  POLITICO Europe Barnier’s bold budget move in France spurs opposition

President Biden complained about selective prosecution and political pressure in a system he has spent his public life defending.

White House press secretary defends Hunter Biden pardon  NBC News

White House says Trump wouldn’t ‘let go’ of Hunter Biden in defending pardon  The Hill

Division, crisis, and political violence are hardly new in the history of the United States. It may seem like the current political climate is driving the nation to a breaking point, but history points to examples that can serve as