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Multiple rebel factions and militant groups participated in the battle for Aleppo, code-named Operation Deterrence of Aggression, and headed by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, Islamist group that controls most of Idlib province in northwest Syria

General Introduction: Negotiations on a UN treaty to end plastic pollution concluded in Busan, South Korea Monday without reaching an agreement. This was supposed to be the fifth and final round to produce the first legally binding treaty on plastics pollution, including in the oceans, by the end of 2024. Countries debated whether to tackle the exponential growth of plastic production and whether to limit the amount of plastic companies are allowed to produce. After a week of talks and...

United Nations, independent researchers and media have all documented credible allegations of forced labor in Xinjiang.

Kurram has a history of armed clashes between Sunni and Shiite Muslim tribes

Russia’s mercenary Wagner Group remains active, even after the death of its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin in August of 2023. Russian experts say the group has been drawn closer to Kremlin power structures and is still fighting to advane Moscow’s interests around the world.

The opposition movement that wants to topple Vladimir Putin and end his war in Ukraine is entering a new phase, trying to reorganize itself in exile

Electric vehicle manufacturers are hoping for continued growth under President-elect Donald Trump, especially as Tesla CEO Elon Musk now appears to be one of his top advisers. Genia Dulot has our story from the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Chad’s president is ending the country’s defense cooperation agreements with France

Elections in Africa are often marked by high stakes and heightened tensions, which is decidedly unhealthy for voters. Experts in Ghana say campaign activities, voter fatigue, and fear of political tension and violence can be deadly. Senanu Tord reports from Accra, Ghana.

The unanimous decision came after it asked the Central Election Bureau to recount and verify all 9.4 million ballots cast in the first round of the election on Nov. 24

Michel Barnier says move is necessary to ensure stability amidst political divisions

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In the largest escalation in years, Syrian rebels take Aleppo as the government sends troops and heavy weapons to the front lines.

Turkish foreign minister says Turkey and Iran have agreed to resume diplomatic efforts along with Russia to restore calm days after insurgents launched a lightning offensive and captured almost all of the country's largest city, Aleppo

Several students were accused in a reported fraternity hazing incident at the University of Alabama in which a pledge said he was shoved, stepped on and had things thrown at him, according to NBC News.  Four men, age 20 to 22, were charged with two counts of hazing at the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. NBC News reports that some of the actions were captured on video. (October 2024)   

Restrictions to affect semiconductors used in weapon systems and artificial intelligence as competition intensifies between the world's two biggest economies

White House officials say President Joe Biden is looking forward to visiting the continent after a promise he made in 2022

Judge Tomoko Akane chided both countries for interfering with its investigations, calling their attacks on the court ‘appalling’