Sharaa led the rebel offensive that toppled the Assad regime in Syria less than two weeks ago.

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Former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad depended on his military to keep him in power for years. Then in just a matter of days, that same feared military disintegrated as rebel groups took control of the country. Our reporter in Damascus talks to former military members to understand why the military collapsed so fast. Support our non-profit journalism by joining NPR+ at Plus.NPR.org

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As the world watches Syria grapple with the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad’s brutal regime and the formation of a new government, one neighbor has emerged as having great influence over the new Syria.

Three navy personnel are among the dead, while more than 100 people have been rescued, an official said.

Images show a build up of military vehicles at Russia’s two bases in Syria near the Mediterranean Sea.

Nicolas Sarkozy – who now must wear an electronic tag – says he will challenge the ruling in Europe’s court.

Mexican officials say cartel boss Damaso Lopez Serrano ordered the killing of well-known journalist Javier Valdez in 2017.

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There is “no sense of danger” after a puzzling flurry of sightings on the east coast, the president says.

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Hamida Banu was promised a job in Dubai, but says the recruitment agent instead took her to Pakistan.

Syrian refugees living in Lebanon grapple with whether to return home now that Bashar al-Assad’s dictatorship has fallen. Many are hesitating.