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Iran, a close ally of Assad, says Syrians should decide their country’s future without foreign intervention

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran, a close ally of Assad, says Syrians should decide their country’s future without foreign intervention.

December 8, 2024

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Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israeli forces have seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights following Syrian unrest

JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israeli forces have seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights following Syrian…

December 8, 2024

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Russia says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has left the country

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has left the country.

December 8, 2024

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Ghana’s ruling party candidate concedes to his opposition rival in the presidential election

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Ghana’s ruling party candidate concedes to his opposition rival in the presidential election.

December 8, 2024

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Assad and Syrian defense minister’s whereabouts unknown since last night, prime minister says

BEIRUT (AP) — Assad and Syrian defense minister’s whereabouts unknown since last night, prime minister says.

December 7, 2024

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Syrian state TV airs video saying President Bashar Assad has been overthrown and all jail detainees freed

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian state TV airs video saying President Bashar Assad has been overthrown and all jail detainees freed.

December 7, 2024

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The Blotter, Nov. 27-29

Durango Police Department Nov. 29 3:23 p.m. A person at Riverview Animal Hospital, 670 S. Camino del Rio, was arrested…

December 7, 2024

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Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensive

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning…

December 7, 2024

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Syrian prime minister says he is ready to hand over the government to the opposition in a peaceful transition

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian prime minister says he is ready to hand over the government to the opposition in a…

December 7, 2024

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Bangot Dak scores 16 points, Colorado jumps out early and rolls past Colorado State 72-55

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Bangot Dak scored 16 points and Colorado cruised to a 72-55 victory over Colorado State on…

December 7, 2024

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Syrian opposition war monitor says President Bashar Assad has left the country to an undisclosed location

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian opposition war monitor says President Bashar Assad has left the country to an undisclosed location.

December 7, 2024

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Syrian insurgents say they have entered Damascus as residents of the capital report sounds of gunfire

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian insurgents say they have entered Damascus as residents of the capital report sounds of gunfire.

December 7, 2024

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Defending champion Marco Odermatt grabs first win of World Cup season, super-G at Beaver Creek

BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — Swiss star Marco Odermatt won his first World Cup race of the season on Saturday…

December 7, 2024

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Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and stolen from museum sell at auction for $28 million

DALLAS (AP) — Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and stolen from museum sell at…

December 7, 2024

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announces $1 billion more in longer-term US weapons support for Ukraine

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announces $1 billion more in longer-term US weapons support for Ukraine.

December 7, 2024

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Syrian war monitor and pro-government media outlet say government forces have withdrawn from key central city of Homs

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian war monitor and pro-government media outlet say government forces have withdrawn from key central city of…

December 7, 2024

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With looming budget cuts, nonprofits will step up work on San Juan National Forest

‘Access is going to be threatened,’ warned San Juan Mountains Association director

December 7, 2024

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French President Emmanuel Macron expresses “gratitude” to those who saved, helped and rebuilt Notre Dame Cathedral

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron expresses “gratitude” to those who saved, helped and rebuilt Notre Dame Cathedral.

December 7, 2024

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Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich knocks three times on Notre Dame’s doors, officially marking cathedral’s reopening

PARIS (AP) — Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich knocks three times on Notre Dame’s doors, officially marking cathedral’s reopening.

December 7, 2024

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Friedrich wins 80th World Cup bobsled gold, Humphries returns, USA Luge gets pair of top-5 finishes

Emily Sweeney of the United States waves after the women's sprint race at the Luge World Cup in Igls near…

December 7, 2024

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Florida prosecutor seeks to clear records of people charged with buying police-made crack in 1980s

Broward County State Attorney Harold F. Pryor stands in the back of the gallery during the penalty phase of the…

December 7, 2024

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Trump and Macron are meeting with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in Paris before the Notre Dame reopening ceremony

PARIS (AP) — Trump and Macron are meeting with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in Paris before the Notre Dame reopening ceremony.

December 7, 2024

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Trump is welcomed to Paris with full presidential pomp and says he and France’s Macron will discuss a world gone ‘crazy’

PARIS (AP) — Trump is welcomed to Paris with full presidential pomp and says he and France’s Macron will discuss…

December 7, 2024

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U.N. special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, calls for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure ‘orderly political transition’

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — U.N. special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, calls for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure ‘orderly…

December 7, 2024