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Famous Syrian activist Mazen Al-Hamada found dead in Damascus slaughterhouse prison

Friday, December 13 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- After dedicating his life to fighting the regime of Assad, Mazen Al-Hamada did not live to see it fall.A symbol of resilience and courage, the famous Syrian activist was found dead in the "slaughterhouse" prison of Saydnaya in Damascus, as confirmed by the Syrian Emergency Task... Read More.

Austin Tices parents say they are hopeful as US works to find their kidnapped son

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(DAMASCUS, Syria) -- The parents of Austin Tice, the American freelance journalist and Marine Corps veteran who was kidnapped while reporting in Syria more than a decade ago, spoke out in an interview with ABC News Live Prime on Thursday as the U.S. works... Read More.

Irans judiciary opens case against female singer after viral imaginary concert

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(TEHRAN, Iran) -- A captivating video of an Iranian woman singer went viral in Iran, showing her performing in an empty venue for an imaginary audience.Parastoo Ahmadi, a singer and composer, held the performance in one of Iran's traditional venues while wearing a long... Read More.

What is Captagon, the synthetic stimulant that earned billions for the Assad regime?

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Assad regime in Syria came toppling down in lightning speed after rebel forces led a days-long offensive across the country and captured the capital, Damascus, on Sunday, with President Bashar Assad ultimately fleeing to Russia.How did it happen so quickly?Some Syrian... Read More.

Syria live updates: Israel to remain in Syria beyond buffer zone

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(DAMASCUS, SYRIA) -- Rebel forces in Syria captured the capital Damascus and toppled the regime of President Bashar Assad in a lightning-quick advance across the country.Meanwhile, the ceasefire in Lebanon is holding despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, which Israeli officials say are... Read More.

Unimaginable situation: South Korea endures fallout from presidents martial law effort

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(SEOUL, South Korea) -- As South Korea navigates a path forward after President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law order last week, the nation's political parties are still wrangling over whether to impeach him for the shocking move even as the president maintains it was... Read More.

DNA reveals when modern humans began mixing with Neanderthals

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Scientists have pinpointed a time frame in which Neanderthals began "mixing" with modern humans, based on the DNA of early inhabitants of Europe.Analysis of the oldest-known genomes from early modern humans who lived in Europe indicates that the mixing occurred more recently... Read More.

Syria live updates: IDF operating mission in Syria, beyond buffer zone

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(DAMASCUS, SYRIA) -- Rebel forces in Syria captured the capital Damascus and toppled the regime of President Bashar Assad in a lightning-quick advance across the country.Meanwhile, the ceasefire in Lebanon is holding despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, which Israeli officials say are... Read More.

Syrians descend on Damascus hospital in search for countrys missing

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(DAMASCUS, Syria) -- Family members and friends of thousands of missing Syrians are continuing their search for those disappeared by former President Bashar Assad's regime across 14 years of civil war, as victorious rebel forces begin building a transitional government.Crowds gathered outside a hospital in... Read More.

South Koreas ruling party leader now favors impeaching President Yoon

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(SEOUL) -- The leader of South Korea's ruling conservative People Power Party said he is now in favor of impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived declaration of martial law, telling reporters "there is no other way," during a briefing Thursday.One week ago, ruling party... Read More.

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