Israel Enters Golan Heights Buffer Zone After Syria’s Assad Falls

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, said he had ordered troops to “take over” the zone between his country and Syria.

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Bogged Down in Ukraine, Russia Pays a Price in Syria

With the fall of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, Vladimir V. Putin has suffered one of the biggest geopolitical setbacks of his quarter-century in power.

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What’s Next for Syria After the Collapse of Assad’s Government?

Predicting Syria’s future is challenging, as the government’s sudden demise took many people who have watched the region for years by surprise.

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Syrians in Lebanon Start to Head Home, With Both Joy and Worry

Thousands who fled during the country’s civil war celebrated the toppling of the Assad government — and their long-awaited return home — at the Syria-Lebanon border crossing.

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The al-Assad Family’s Legacy Is One of Savage Oppression

A dynasty bombed and detained thousands of opponents, building fearsome internal security agencies to quash unrest.

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Syria’s Army Was Hollowing Out Long Before Rebels’ Advance

While multiple factors contributed to the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, corrosion inside his own military did not help, analysts say.

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Bashar al-Assad of Syria Falls to Rebels

President Bashar al-Assad had kept opposition forces at bay for a decade with help from Russia and Iran. But rebels struck at a moment of weakness for those countries.

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Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Child Sexual Abuse Material on iCloud

Victims of abuse are seeking more than $1.2 billion in damages, arguing that the company abandoned a 2021 system it developed to find abusive material.

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NYPD Releases New Images of Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting

The New York Police Department released two images as the manhunt for the gunman who fatally shot Brian Thompson, chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, continued.

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Trump Says He Does Not Have Plans to Replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair

Donald J. Trump, the president-elect, said he doesn’t “see it” when asked if he would try to oust the head of America’s central bank.

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