Russia Says Assad Has Left Syria as Rebels Capture Damascus
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said that Assad had left Syria after negotiations with rebel groups, and gave instructions to “transfer power peacefully.”
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The renowned artist of the Renaissance was also a poet of some repute as seen in these verses of physical beauty.
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In ‘This Week in History,’ naval soundings in the Pacific, the annexation of Hawaii, and the defeat of the Spanish forever changed the way we communicate.
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In Secret Meeting, Xi Jinping Ordered New Strategy to Attack Falun Gong Globally
US lawmakers condemn new transnational repression campaign against Falun Gong that spreads disinformation in Western media and co-opts the American legal system
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The photos show the individual wearing a medical-style mask.
Trump Tells Putin to Agree to Immediate Cease-Fire in Ukraine After Syria’s Assad Ousted
The president-elect issued the statement Sunday on social media.
Netanyahu Says Israeli Forces Secured Buffer Zone in Golan Heights After Syria’s Assad Toppled
‘We have to take action against possible threats,’ the Israeli leader said Sunday.
What to Know About David Sacks, Trump’s Crypto and AI Czar
A look at President-elect Donald Trump’s new artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency czar.
Landlords Increasingly Faced With Squatters, Sometimes With Deadly Consequences
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Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris Reopens 5 Years After Fire
US President-elect Trump and Ukraine’s Zelenskyy are among guests at the cathedral’s opening ceremony.
China-Linked Hackers Targeted ‘Very Senior’ US Political Figures, White House Says
‘We’re still investigating the scope and scale,’ an administration official said.
Shen Yun Performers Talk Maturing in Faith and Character Through Arts
The principles of Falun Gong play a major role in their quest for refined art and morals, they said.
Mitral Valve Prolapse: Common Heart Valve Problem With 10 Signs
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South Korea’s Former Defense Minister Arrested Over Role in Martial Law Decree
The former defense minister voluntarily appeared for questioning at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office.
Syrian Rebels Declare End of Assad Family Rule as They Capture Damascus
The Syrian Prime Minister also spoke to the nation by video, addressing the opposition.
Documentary Eyes Oscar Platform to Highlight Brutal Abuse in China
A documentary that focuses on the state-perpetuated forced organ harvesting in China hopes to bring the issue wider attention.
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A look into the world through the lens of photography.
US Announces New $988 Million Arms Funding Package for Ukraine
The funding, allocated under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, will help pay for HIMARS rocket launcher ammunition and drones.
JetBlue Scales Back Routes, Axes Flights Between Key Cities
The carrier said that more than a dozen routes, including flights connecting Florida, New York, and Texas, are set to end next year.
US Life Expectancy Ranking Will Drop to 66th by 2050, Study Says
More than 260 million people in the country could be overweight or obese by 2050, leading to diseases, it said.
Trump Meets With France’s Macron, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in Paris
French President Emmanuel Macron arranged a last-minute meeting with President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Dec. 7.
Cathedrals: The Pinnacles of Human Ambition
The great houses of worship reflect “the better angels of our nature.”
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Orlando Magic Lose Franz Wagner Indefinitely to Torn Oblique
Having a career season, Wagner was hurt in Friday’s game with the same injury that has sidelined Paolo Banchero for nearly six weeks.
Orlando Magic Lose Franz Wagner Indefinitely to Torn Oblique
Having a career season, Wagner was hurt in Friday’s game with the same injury that has sidelined Paolo Banchero for nearly six weeks.
Oscar Winner Catherine Zeta-Jones Embraces Indie Cinema
The Welsh actress reveals her excitement about exploring indie films and focusing on meaningful, collaborative work.
Oscar Winner Catherine Zeta-Jones Embraces Indie Cinema
The Welsh actress reveals her excitement about exploring indie films and focusing on meaningful, collaborative work.
Cold Exposure With Shivering May Improve Insulin Sensitivity
New research finds that gradual cold exposure that induces visible shivering may improve metabolic health, helping prevent Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Cold Exposure With Shivering May Improve Insulin Sensitivity
New research finds that gradual cold exposure that induces visible shivering may improve metabolic health, helping prevent Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
King’s College Chapel at England’s Cambridge University
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we behold the Gothic majesty of a medieval place of worship.
‘Tokyo Twilight’: A Family’s Reckoning
Post-war Tokyo is the background for the dynamics of a broken family that begins to heal, in this film by director Yasujiro Ozu.
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In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit the French Gothic masterpiece of ‘Our Lady of Paris’ after its restoration.
King’s College Chapel at England’s Cambridge University
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we behold the Gothic majesty of a medieval place of worship.